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Chikni Village

Chikni is an inhabited village in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh. Its Census village code is 495570, the Census 2011 record lists 10 people in 4 households and the reported area is 410.26 hectares. The local references include Pandhurna CD Block and the nearest town reference is Pandhurna at about 10 km.

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Quick answer: Chikni is a village in Pandhurna Sub-district, Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh, India. The available record shows Census village code 495570 and 10 people in 4 households.
Village Code495570
Population10
Households4
Area410.26 hectares
Nearest TownPandhurna

Key Village Facts

Village
Chikni
Census Village Code
495570
State
Madhya Pradesh
State Census Code
23
District
Chhindwara
District Census Code
455
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Pandhurna
Sub-district Census Code
03658
CD Block
Pandhurna
Households
4
Population
10
Male Population
5
Female Population
5
Sex Ratio
1,000
Area
410.26 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Pandhurna
Nearest Town Distance
10 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chikni at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 10 people, 410.26 hectares of reported area and Pandhurna as the nearest town reference for Chikni, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictChhindwara
Sub-districtPandhurna
CD BlockPandhurna
  • Chikni falls under Pandhurna Sub-district in Chhindwara district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • The Census village code is 495570.
  • The record lists 10 people living in 4 households.
  • The reported village area is 410.26 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Pandhurna.
  • This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Drinking Water and Sanitation, 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

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density2.44 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size2.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share53.1%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikni in the official administrative record. Census village code 495570 and Pandhurna CD Block.

State Census Code
23
District Census Code
455
Sub-district Census Code
03658
Village Census Code
495570
CD Block Code
0248
CD Block Name
Pandhurna

Location and Distance

Pandhurna is the nearest town listed for Chikni, about 10 km away. Chhindwara is listed as the district headquarters at about 107 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Pandhurna
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
10 km
District Headquarter
Chhindwara
Distance from District Headquarter
107 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Pandhurna
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
10 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Madhya Pradesh
Nearest Town
Pandhurna
Distance from Nearest Town
10 km
Total Geographical Area
410.26 hectares
Area
4.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 10 people in 4 households, with 5 male residents and 5 female residents. The average household size is 2.5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 0% for Chikni. Population density works out to about 2.44 people per sq km.

Total Households
4
Total Population
10
Male Population
5
Female Population
5
Sex Ratio
1,000
Average Household Size
2.5
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Chikni.

No Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
16.3 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
165.66 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chikni include mobile phone coverage. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Tractors
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
Footpath
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service rows include banking status, PDS, Anganwadi, SHG, market and community facilities reported for Chikni.

Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chikni is reported as 4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
6 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture 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
4 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
4 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
8 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chikni show that reported agricultural commodities include Jawar, Groundnut and Soyabean, net sown area is 311.97 hectares and irrigated land is 165.66 hectares (53.1% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Jawar
Agricultural Commodities Second
Groundnut
Agricultural Commodities Third
Soyabean
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
1.04
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
49.7 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
8.21 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
2.83 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
20.21 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
311.97
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
146.31 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
165.66

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chikni village located?

Chikni is in Pandhurna Sub-district of Chhindwara district in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Which district is Chikni village in?

Chikni village is in Chhindwara district.

Which state is Chikni village in?

Chikni village is in Madhya Pradesh.

Which sub-district is Chikni under?

Chikni comes under Pandhurna Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chikni?

The Census village code of Chikni is 495570.

What is the population of Chikni village?

The village record lists 10 people and 4 households for Chikni.

How many households are in Chikni village?

The village record lists 4 households for Chikni.

What is the male and female population of Chikni?

The record lists 5 male residents and 5 female residents for Chikni.

What is the sex ratio of Chikni village?

The sex ratio of Chikni is 1,000 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chikni village?

The reported geographical area of Chikni is 410.26 hectares.

What is the population density of Chikni village?

The approximate population density of Chikni is 2.44 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chikni?

The nearest town listed for Chikni is Pandhurna, about 10 km away.

How far is Chikni from the district headquarters?

Chikni is about 107 km from Chhindwara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chikni from the sub-district headquarters?

Chikni is about 10 km from Pandhurna, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.

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

For Chikni, reported agricultural commodities include Jawar, Groundnut and Soyabean, net sown area is 311.97 hectares and irrigated land is 165.66 hectares.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Chikni.

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Chikni.

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as available in Chikni.

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.