Chikania Village
Chikania is a revenue village in Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It had a population of 117 in 22 households (Census 2011).
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117 souls. 22 homes.
Gobindpur block, Dhanbad district, Jharkhand.
Chikania today
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Brinjal₹3,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
- Masur Dal₹9,800Balarampur APMC · 13 Nov 2026
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Chhath Puja 2026 in Chikania
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Chikania at a glance
A small village by the standards of Gobindpur block, Chikania ranked 198th of 213 by population, with 117 people in 22 households (Census 2011). Literacy stood at 41.0%, below Dhanbad district's 68.2% (Gobindpur block: 67.6%), while the sex ratio was 746 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 932. It falls under Tilaiya gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 828109. The village covers 56 hectares — about 0.56 km², or roughly 210 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Govindpur Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Gram panchayat
Chikania is in the Tilaiya gram panchayat.
Other villages in Tilaiya
- Tilaiya
- Gorga
- Behachia
- Manaidi
- Chhota Jamua
- Jhilua
- Kajhua Alias Ghoskodi
- Pargho
- Dharampur
- Kharmo
- Kankarchhuri
- Ghorabandh
- Saraidaha
- Rangatanr
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Chikania compares
By population, Chikania ranks #198 of 213 inhabited villages in Gobindpur block.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Chikania ranks
| Ranked by | Chikania | In Dhanbad district | In Jharkhand | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 117 | 1,003 of 1,076 | 26,409 of 29,393 (tied)above 10% | 724 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 22 | 1,001 of 1,076 (tied) | 26,452 of 29,393 (tied)above 9% | 136 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 41.0% | 1,042 of 1,076 | 25,689 of 29,393 (tied)above 13% | 66.9% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 746 per 1,000 males | 1,052 of 1,075 | 28,822 of 29,372 (tied)above 2% | 933 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 5.32 per household | 542 of 1,076 (tied) | 12,475 of 29,393 (tied)above 57% | 5.33 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 210.0 per km² | 980 of 1,072 | 20,659 of 29,278 (tied)above 29% | 601.5 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 35.9% | 573 of 1,076 (tied) | 21,662 of 29,393 (tied)above 26% | 37.2% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Chikania
In Dhanbad district
- JadudihTundi, Dhanbad172 people · 54.2% literate · 720 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
- TopataandTundi, Dhanbad51 people · 31.6% literate · 759 per 1,000 · 5.67 per householdCompare →
- NichitpurGobindpur, Dhanbad284 people · 50.2% literate · 742 per 1,000 · 4.98 per householdCompare →
- GarbhadihPurbi Tundi*, Dhanbad199 people · 45.8% literate · 843 per 1,000 · 4.98 per householdCompare →
- KirthadihPurbi Tundi*, Dhanbad81 people · 53.9% literate · 761 per 1,000 · 4.50 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Jharkhand
- Amanat SarkarUdhwa, Sahebganj131 people · 43.2% literate · 747 per 1,000 · 5.24 per householdCompare →
- PirthipurItkhori, Chatra111 people · 37.6% literate · 762 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
- ChulhamatiGhaghra, Gumla137 people · 37.4% literate · 756 per 1,000 · 5.07 per householdCompare →
- Ghasi Chak MalMeherma, Godda166 people · 41.7% literate · 766 per 1,000 · 5.35 per householdCompare →
- SahotraShaligram Ram Narayanpur(Hunterganj), Chatra81 people · 39.3% literate · 761 per 1,000 · 5.06 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Chikania had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Public bus service Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 828109
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Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Jharkhand's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+24.2%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 117Census 2011
- Male / female
- 67 / 50
- Households
- 22
- People per home
- 5.3
- Literacy rate
- 41.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 42
- Work participation
- 35.9%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Chikania on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 15 km, from the mapped villages of its mandal — not the exact site of Chikania. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Chikania · 23.8309° N, 86.2571° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Chikania
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Land records · official portal for Jharkhand
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- Khata / khesra, register-II, mutation
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Essential services & places near Chikania
Chikania isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Gobindpur block, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices530 in Dhanbad district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
CANARA BANK, BARAKHIRI PO GOVINDPUR, PS RAJNAGAR DIST SERAIKELA KHARSAWAN PIN831002 JHARKHAND
Bank · No map location — listed by district
UPPER GROUND FLOOR, S.S. FURNITURE, OPPOSITE HOTEL MADHUBAN, GT ROAD, DHANBAD, GOBINDPUR 828 109. JHARKHAND
Post office
Hospitals & clinics200 in Dhanbad district
Primary / community health centre
Near Cooperative Bank, Topchanchi , G.T.Road
Primary / community health centre
Pabapur
Schools & anganwadis23 in Dhanbad district
Colleges & universities10 in Dhanbad district
Police & fire stations3 in Dhanbad district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Dhanbad district
Government offices15 in Dhanbad district
Temples30 in Dhanbad district
Churches2 in Dhanbad district
Mosques4 in Dhanbad district
Mosque
BNR Subhan Store Road, Jharia, Dhanbad
Mosque
Simlabahal Basti, Jharia, Jharia, Dhanbad
Other places of worship13 in Dhanbad district
Gurudwara
Gurudwara
Transport129 in Dhanbad district
- Binod Fuel
Petrol pump
- Gupta Petroleum
Petrol pump
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump
Agriculture services1 in Dhanbad district
Community places29 in Dhanbad district
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People often ask about Chikania
Where is Chikania located?
Chikania is a village in Gobindpur block of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, India.
Which district is Chikania in?
Chikania is in Dhanbad district of Jharkhand.
Which gram panchayat does Chikania belong to?
Chikania comes under the Tilaiya gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Chikania?
The pincode of Chikania, Gobindpur, Dhanbad is 828109.
What is the population of Chikania?
As per the 2011 Census, Chikania had a population of 117 (67 males and 50 females).
How many households are there in Chikania?
Chikania had 22 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Chikania?
Chikania covers about 56 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Chikania?
The literacy rate of Chikania was 41.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Chikania?
Chikania had 746 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Chikania in?
Chikania is in the Govindpur development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Chikania?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Chikania is 361616 and its Census 2011 village code is 361616.
Which villages are near Chikania?
Villages near Chikania include Darida (within ~15 km), Tundu (within ~15 km), Harina (CT) (within ~15 km), Kanko (within ~15 km), Maheshpur (within ~15 km).
What is the population of Chikania in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Chikania's Census 2011 population of 117 by Jharkhand's official RGI projection (+24.2% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 145 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Chikania?
The sarpanch of Chikania has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
Long-term district average for November: 10.5 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →No market in Dhanbad district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Balarampur APMC, Purulia APMC, Purulia district — about 63 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 13 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) | Balarampur APMC | 4,000 | 5,000 | 4,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Balarampur APMC | 3,500 | 4,000 | 3,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Brinjal | Purulia APMC | 3,000 | 3,800 | 3,500 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Purulia APMC | 8,900 | 10,200 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Masur Dal · Masur Dal | Balarampur APMC | 8,900 | 10,500 | 9,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil · Mustard Oil | Purulia APMC | 18,900 | 19,600 | 19,200 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Mustard Oil | Balarampur APMC | 19,200 | 20,000 | 19,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Onion | Balarampur APMC | 4,200 | 5,200 | 4,800 | 13 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Chikania's shops. Best mandi price near Chikania →
Official dataAgmarknet, 13 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (the mapped villages of its mandal).
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