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Sikni Village

Sikni is an inhabited village in Chandwa Sub-district of Latehar district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 367553, the Census 2011 record lists 944 people in 177 households and the reported area is 763 hectares. The local references include Sasang Gram Panchayat, Chandwa CD Block and the nearest town reference is Latehar at about 20 km.

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Quick answer: Sikni is a village in Chandwa Sub-district, Latehar district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 367553 and 944 people in 177 households.
Village Code367553
Population944
Households177
Area763 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Sikni
Census Village Code
367553
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Latehar
District Census Code
359
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Chandwa
Sub-district Census Code
02643
CD Block
Chandwa
Gram Panchayat
Sasang
Households
177
Population
944
Male Population
471
Female Population
473
Sex Ratio
1,004.25
Area
763 hectares
Area
7.63 sq km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822126
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sikni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 944 people, 763 hectares of reported area and Latehar as the nearest town reference for Sikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictLatehar
Sub-districtChandwa
CD BlockChandwa
Gram PanchayatSASANG
  • Sikni falls under Chandwa Sub-district in Latehar district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 367553.
  • The record lists 944 people living in 177 households.
  • The reported village area is 763 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Latehar.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.

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Data Sources and Verification

This page is a local reference profile. Use it for village search, Census code lookup and broad facility context. Verify important legal, land, postal, banking, emergency or administrative details with the official source.

Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density123.72 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.33 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share49.05%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share22.46%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share4.6%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Sikni in the official administrative record. Census village code 367553, Sasang Gram Panchayat and Chandwa CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
359
Sub-district Census Code
02643
Village Census Code
367553
CD Block Code
0149
CD Block Name
Chandwa
Gram Panchayat Name
Sasang

Location and Distance

Latehar is the nearest town listed for Sikni, about 20 km away. Latehar is listed as the district headquarters at about 20 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Chandwa
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
20 km
District Headquarter
Latehar
Distance from District Headquarter
20 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Latehar
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
20 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Jharkhand
Distance within State/UT
60 km
Total Geographical Area
763 hectares
Area
7.63 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 944 people in 177 households, with 471 male residents and 473 female residents. The average household size is 5.33, and SC share is 49.05% and ST share is 22.46% for Sikni. Population density works out to about 123.72 people per sq km.

Total Households
177
Total Population
944
Male Population
471
Female Population
473
Sex Ratio
1,004.25
Average Household Size
5.33
SC Population
463
SC Male Population
230
SC Female Population
233
SC Population Share
49.05
ST Population
212
ST Male Population
107
ST Female Population
105
ST Population Share
22.46
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sikni list 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.

Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikni include hand pump water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.

Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Tank Pond Lake
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
Available
Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Navigable Waterways River Canal
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
7.4 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
3.14 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Sikni include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Sikni include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Sikni is reported as 5 hours per day in summer and 6 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.

Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
5 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sikni show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 445.92 hectares and irrigated land is 20.64 hectares (4.6% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
304.77 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
4.91
Net Area Sown In Hectares
445.92
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
20.64
Canals Area In Hectares
4.37 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2.06 hectares
Other Source Specify Area In Hectares
11.07 hectares

Other Available Details

These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Sikni

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
1
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 1 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 1 100%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
State Bank of India ATM 822126 Latehar Manika Manika Manika Opposite Block Office Latehar Manika Opposite Block Office Latehar, Latehar, Jharkhand, 822126

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sikni village located?

Sikni is in Chandwa Sub-district of Latehar district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sikni village in?

Sikni village is in Latehar district.

Which state is Sikni village in?

Sikni village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sikni under?

Sikni comes under Chandwa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Sikni?

The Census village code of Sikni is 367553.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sikni under?

Sikni is listed under SASANG Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Chandwa.

What is the population of Sikni village?

The village record lists 944 people and 177 households for Sikni.

How many households are in Sikni village?

The village record lists 177 households for Sikni.

What is the male and female population of Sikni?

The record lists 471 male residents and 473 female residents for Sikni.

What is the sex ratio of Sikni village?

The sex ratio of Sikni is 1,004.25 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sikni village?

The reported geographical area of Sikni is 763 hectares.

What is the population density of Sikni village?

The approximate population density of Sikni is 123.72 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Sikni?

The nearest town listed for Sikni is Latehar, about 20 km away.

How far is Sikni from the district headquarters?

Sikni is about 20 km from Latehar, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sikni from the sub-district headquarters?

Sikni is about 20 km from Chandwa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Sikni?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school and 1 government middle school for Sikni.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Sikni?

For Sikni, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 445.92 hectares and irrigated land is 20.64 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Sikni?

The page shows 1 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Sikni. These records include 1 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.