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Chikna Village

Chikna is an inhabited village in Lakhandur Taluka of Bhandara district, Maharashtra. Its Census village code is 537469, the Census 2011 record lists 563 people in 133 households and the reported area is 309.52 hectares. The local references include Lakhandur CD Block and the nearest town reference is Desaiganj at about 30 km.

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Quick answer: Chikna is a village in Lakhandur Taluka, Bhandara district, Maharashtra, India. The available record shows Census village code 537469 and 563 people in 133 households.
Village Code537469
Population563
Households133
Area309.52 hectares
Nearest TownDesaiganj

Key Village Facts

Village
Chikna
Census Village Code
537469
State
Maharashtra
State Census Code
27
District
Bhandara
District Census Code
506
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Lakhandur
Sub-district Census Code
04043
CD Block
Lakhandur
Households
133
Population
563
Male Population
289
Female Population
274
Sex Ratio
948.1
Area
309.52 hectares
Area
3.1 sq km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Nearest Town Distance
30 km
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chikna at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 563 people, 309.52 hectares of reported area and Desaiganj as the nearest town reference for Chikna, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

DistrictBhandara
TalukaLakhandur
CD BlockLakhandur
  • Chikna falls under Lakhandur Taluka in Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
  • The Census village code is 537469.
  • The record lists 563 people living in 133 households.
  • The reported village area is 309.52 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Desaiganj.
  • 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 Density181.89 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.23 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share27.89%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share5.51%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share64.3%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chikna in the official administrative record. Census village code 537469 and Lakhandur CD Block.

State Census Code
27
District Census Code
506
Sub-district Census Code
04043
Village Census Code
537469
CD Block Code
0094
CD Block Name
Lakhandur

Location and Distance

Desaiganj is the nearest town listed for Chikna, about 30 km away. Bhandara is listed as the district headquarters at about 71 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Lakhandur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Bhandara
Distance from District Headquarter
71 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
30 km
Nearest Town
Desaiganj
Distance from Nearest Town
30 km
Total Geographical Area
309.52 hectares
Area
3.1 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 563 people in 133 households, with 289 male residents and 274 female residents. The average household size is 4.23, and SC share is 27.89% and ST share is 5.51% for Chikna. Population density works out to about 181.89 people per sq km.

Total Households
133
Total Population
563
Male Population
289
Female Population
274
Sex Ratio
948.1
Average Household Size
4.23
SC Population
157
SC Male Population
84
SC Female Population
73
SC Population Share
27.89
ST Population
31
ST Male Population
19
ST Female Population
12
ST Population Share
5.51
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

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

Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
2
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
1

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chikna 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
Tank Pond Lake
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Is The Area Covered Under Total Sanitation Campaign Tsc
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
2 hectares
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
74.74 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
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 Chikna 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chikna is reported as 16 hours per day in summer and 18 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
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use
Available
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Agriculture Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
16 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
18 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chikna show that net sown area is 230 hectares and irrigated land is 148 hectares (64.3% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
30.87
Barren Un Cultivable Land Area In Hectares
8.13 hectares
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
37.2 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
1.32 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
230.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
82 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
148.0
Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
7.26 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chikna

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
5
Banks in Matched Records
4
Matched PINs
2

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 4 80%
CRM 1 20%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
Bank of India 2 40%
Bank of Maharashtra 1 20%
Hdfc Bank Ltd. 1 20%
State Bank of India 1 20%

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
Bank of India ATM 441803 Bhandara Lakhandur Lakhandur Main Road, Lakhandul, Teh.sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803
Bank of Maharashtra ATM 441806 Bhandara Lakhandur Lakhandur Borkar Complex Lakhandur Main Road, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441806
Hdfc Bank Ltd. ATM 441803 Bhandara Lakhandur Lakhandur Bhandara District, Maharashtra Ground Floor, Near Bus Stand, Beside Sbi, Lakhandur, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803
State Bank of India ATM 441803 Bhandara Lakhandur Lakhandur Wadsa Road Lakhandur, Opposite Bus Stand Bhandara, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803
Bank of India CRM 441803 Bhandara Lakhandur Lakhandur Main Road, Lakhandul, Teh.sakoli, Bhandara, Maharashtra, 441803

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 Chikna village located?

Chikna is in Lakhandur Taluka of Bhandara district in Maharashtra, India.

Which district is Chikna village in?

Chikna village is in Bhandara district.

Which state is Chikna village in?

Chikna village is in Maharashtra.

Which taluka is Chikna under?

Chikna comes under Lakhandur Taluka. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chikna?

The Census village code of Chikna is 537469.

What is the population of Chikna village?

The village record lists 563 people and 133 households for Chikna.

How many households are in Chikna village?

The village record lists 133 households for Chikna.

What is the male and female population of Chikna?

The record lists 289 male residents and 274 female residents for Chikna.

What is the sex ratio of Chikna village?

The sex ratio of Chikna is 948.1 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chikna village?

The reported geographical area of Chikna is 309.52 hectares.

What is the population density of Chikna village?

The approximate population density of Chikna is 181.89 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chikna?

The nearest town listed for Chikna is Desaiganj, about 30 km away.

How far is Chikna from the district headquarters?

Chikna is about 71 km from Bhandara, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chikna from the sub-district headquarters?

Chikna is about 15 km from Lakhandur, the taluka headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chikna?

The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Chikna.

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

For Chikna, net sown area is 230 hectares and irrigated land is 148 hectares.

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

The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chikna. These records include 4 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chikna.

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.