Indian Village Directory

Sikni Village

Sikni is an inhabited village in Tarhasi Sub-district of Palamu district, Jharkhand. Its Census village code is 366172, the Census 2011 record lists 1,221 people in 242 households and the reported area is 186.76 hectares. The local references include Arka Gram Panchayat, Tarhasi CD Block and the nearest town reference is Daltonganj at about 0 km.

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Quick answer: Sikni is a village in Tarhasi Sub-district, Palamu district, Jharkhand, India. The available record shows Census village code 366172 and 1,221 people in 242 households.
Village Code366172
Population1,221
Households242
Area186.76 hectares

Key Village Facts

Village
Sikni
Census Village Code
366172
State
Jharkhand
State Census Code
20
District
Palamu
District Census Code
358
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Tarhasi
Sub-district Census Code
02629
CD Block
Tarhasi
Gram Panchayat
Arka
Households
242
Population
1,221
Male Population
630
Female Population
591
Sex Ratio
938.1
Area
186.76 hectares
Area
1.87 sq km
Nearest Town Distance
0 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
822118
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Sikni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,221 people, 186.76 hectares of reported area and Daltonganj as the nearest town reference for Sikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictPalamu
Sub-districtTarhasi
CD BlockTarhasi
Gram PanchayatARKA
  • Sikni falls under Tarhasi Sub-district in Palamu district, Jharkhand.
  • The Census village code is 366172.
  • The record lists 1,221 people living in 242 households.
  • The reported village area is 186.76 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Daltonganj.
  • 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

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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 Density653.78 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.05 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share20.88%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share13.3%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 366172, Arka Gram Panchayat and Tarhasi CD Block.

State Census Code
20
District Census Code
358
Sub-district Census Code
02629
Village Census Code
366172
CD Block Code
0135
CD Block Name
Tarhasi
Gram Panchayat Name
Arka

Location and Distance

Daltonganj is the nearest town listed for Sikni, about 0 km away. Medininagar (Daltonganj) is listed as the district headquarters at about 37 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Tarhasi
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
7 km
District Headquarter
Medininagar (Daltonganj)
Distance from District Headquarter
37 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Daltonganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
37 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Ranchi
Distance within State/UT
202 km
Nearest Town outside State/UT
Bihar
Distance outside State/UT
98 km
Total Geographical Area
186.76 hectares
Area
1.87 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,221 people in 242 households, with 630 male residents and 591 female residents. The average household size is 5.05, and SC share is 20.88% and ST share is 0% for Sikni. Population density works out to about 653.78 people per sq km.

Total Households
242
Total Population
1,221
Male Population
630
Female Population
591
Sex Ratio
938.1
Average Household Size
5.05
SC Population
255
SC Male Population
133
SC Female Population
122
SC Population Share
20.88
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Sikni list 1 government primary 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

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Sikni. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Non Government Medical Facilities Traditional Practitioner And Faith Healer Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Sikni include hand pump water, river or canal 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
River Canal
Available
River Canal Functions All Year
Available
River Canal 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
No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
6.21 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
6.29 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
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 Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and PDS shop. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.

Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Sikni show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 77.6 hectares and irrigated land is 10.29 hectares (13.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Rice
Forest Area In Hectares
45.86 hectares
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
12.28
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
15.24 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
29.57 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
77.6
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
24.36 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
10.29
Canals Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
2 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

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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
2
Banks in Matched Records
1
Matched PINs
1

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

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 2 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 100%

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 822118 Palamau Medininagar(daltonganj) Medininagar (Daltonganj) (Nagar Parishad) Lesliganj Bazar Road Jap Batalion Campus, Palamau, Jharkhand, 822118
State Bank of India ATM 822118 Palamau Tarhasi Tarhasi State Bank of India, Tarhasi, Main Road Tarhasi State Bank of India, Tarhasi, Main Road Tarhasi, Palamau, Jharkhand, 82…

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 Tarhasi Sub-district of Palamu district in Jharkhand, India.

Which district is Sikni village in?

Sikni village is in Palamu district.

Which state is Sikni village in?

Sikni village is in Jharkhand.

Which sub-district is Sikni under?

Sikni comes under Tarhasi 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 366172.

Which Gram Panchayat is Sikni under?

Sikni is listed under ARKA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Tarhasi.

What is the population of Sikni village?

The village record lists 1,221 people and 242 households for Sikni.

How many households are in Sikni village?

The village record lists 242 households for Sikni.

What is the male and female population of Sikni?

The record lists 630 male residents and 591 female residents for Sikni.

What is the sex ratio of Sikni village?

The sex ratio of Sikni is 938.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Sikni village?

The reported geographical area of Sikni is 186.76 hectares.

What is the population density of Sikni village?

The approximate population density of Sikni is 653.78 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 Daltonganj, about 0 km away.

How far is Sikni from the district headquarters?

Sikni is about 37 km from Medininagar (Daltonganj), the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Sikni from the sub-district headquarters?

Sikni is about 7 km from Tarhasi, 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 for Sikni.

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

For Sikni, reported agricultural commodities include Rice, net sown area is 77.6 hectares and irrigated land is 10.29 hectares.

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

The page shows 2 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.