Gangtok

Gangtok is a Town and Subdivision in East District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Gangtok Block (CD) is 01553. Total area of gangtok subdivision is 563 km² including 541.83 km² rural area and 21.17 km² urban area. Gangtok subdivision has a population of 2,19,450 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,16,604 while rural population is 1,02,846. Gangtok has a sex ratio of approximately 856 females for every 1,000 males. Gangtok subdivision has a population density of 390 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 47,775 houses in the sub-district, including 27,422 urban houses and 20,353 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 77.09% population of gangtok subdivision is literate, out of which 81.57% males and 71.87% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gangtok Subdivision

Gangtok Subdivision has a total of 73 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gangtok Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gangtok Subdivision

The population profile of Gangtok Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Gangtok's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gangtok Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.