Indian Village Directory

Chiku Village

Chiku is an inhabited village in Kharibari Block of Darjiling district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 306801, the Census 2011 record lists 435 people in 94 households and the reported area is 217.32 hectares. The local references include Kharibari CD Block and the nearest town reference is Siliguri at about 53 km.

In short:

Chiku is a village in Kharibari Block, Darjiling district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 306801 and 435 people in 94 households.

Village Code306801
Population435
Households94
Area217.32 hectares
Nearest TownSiliguri

Detailed village profile

Chiku at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 435 people, 217.32 hectares of reported area and Siliguri as the nearest town reference for Chiku, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

State West Bengal
District Darjiling
Block Kharibari
CD Block Kharibari
  • Chiku falls under Kharibari Block in Darjiling district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 306801.
  • The record lists 435 people living in 94 households.
  • The reported village area is 217.32 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Siliguri.
  • 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

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 Village Facts

Village
Chiku
Census Village Code
306801
State
West Bengal
State Census Code
19
District
Darjiling
District Census Code
327
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Kharibari
Sub-district Census Code
02165
CD Block
Kharibari
Households
94
Population
435
Male Population
215
Female Population
220
Sex Ratio
1,023.26
Area
217.32 hectares
Area
2.17 sq km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Nearest Town Distance
53 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
734427
Reference Year
2009

Key Calculated Values

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

Population Density 200.17 people / sq km Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size 4.63 people Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share 13.33% Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share 75.86% Shown from the village record.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chiku in the official administrative record. Census village code 306801 and Kharibari CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
327
Sub-district Census Code
02165
Village Census Code
306801
CD Block Code
0012
CD Block Name
Kharibari

Location and Distance

Siliguri is the nearest town listed for Chiku, about 53 km away. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Kharibari
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
6.1 km
District Headquarter
Darjiling
Nearest Statutory Town
Siliguri
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
53 km
Nearest Town
Siliguri
Distance from Nearest Town
53 km
Total Geographical Area
217.32 hectares
Area
2.17 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 435 people in 94 households, with 215 male residents and 220 female residents. The average household size is 4.63, and SC share is 13.33% and ST share is 75.86% for Chiku. Population density works out to about 200.17 people per sq km.

Total Households
94
Total Population
435
Male Population
215
Female Population
220
Sex Ratio
1,023.26
Average Household Size
4.63
SC Population
58
SC Male Population
31
SC Female Population
27
SC Population Share
13.33
ST Population
330
ST Male Population
166
ST Female Population
164
ST Population Share
75.86
Village Status
Inhabited

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chiku 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
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Culturable Waste Land Area In Hectares
20.23 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

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

Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Cycle Rickshaw
Available
Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
Available
Animal Cart
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chiku 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
Agricultural Marketing Society
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Community Centre
Available
Sports Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Public Reading Room
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available

Power Supply

Domestic power supply for Chiku is reported as 12 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
12 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
18 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 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
12 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 Chiku show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, Banana and Vegetable and net sown area is 140.4 hectares. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Agricultural Commodities Second
Banana
Agricultural Commodities Third
Vegetable
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
56.66
Net Area Sown In Hectares
140.4
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
140.4 hectares

Other Available Details

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

Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.

Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chiku

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.

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
3
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN, district and local admin area

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 3 100%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 2 67%
Idbi Bank Limited 1 33%

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
Idbi Bank Limited ATM 734427 Darjiling Kharibari Kharibari (Ct) Opp. Kharibari Rural Hospital, Idbi Bank Ltd, Narayan Market Complex, Kharibari, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734427
State Bank of India ATM 734427 Darjiling Kharibari Kishordoba Malda Adhikari, Teh.siligudi, Darjiling, West Bengal, 734427

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 Chiku village located?

Chiku is in Kharibari Block of Darjiling district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chiku village in?

Chiku village is in Darjiling district.

Which state is Chiku village in?

Chiku village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chiku under?

Chiku comes under Kharibari Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chiku?

The Census village code of Chiku is 306801.

What is the population of Chiku village?

The village record lists 435 people and 94 households for Chiku.

How many households are in Chiku village?

The village record lists 94 households for Chiku.

What is the male and female population of Chiku?

The record lists 215 male residents and 220 female residents for Chiku.

What is the sex ratio of Chiku village?

The sex ratio of Chiku is 1,023.26 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chiku village?

The reported geographical area of Chiku is 217.32 hectares.

What is the population density of Chiku village?

The approximate population density of Chiku is 200.17 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chiku?

The nearest town listed for Chiku is Siliguri, about 53 km away.

How far is Chiku from the sub-district headquarters?

Chiku is about 6.1 km from Kharibari, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

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

The page shows 3 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chiku. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

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

Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?

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

Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?

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

Is road connectivity reported for this village?

No. The village record marks road connectivity as not available for Chiku.

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.