Assam

Block / Subdivision Gangtok
District East District
State Sikkim

About Assam

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Assam village is 261316. Assam village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 30km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Assam village. As per 2009 stats, Assam Lingzey is the gram panchayat of Assam village.

The total geographical area of village is 673 hectares. Assam has a total population of 1,686 peoples, out of which male population is 874 while female population is 812. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 929 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of assam village is 70.46% out of which 73.57% males and 67.12% females are literate. There are about 379 houses in assam village. Pincode of assam village locality is 737135.

When it comes to administration, Assam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Assam village comes under Namcheybung Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gangtok is nearest town to assam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

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Population of Assam

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,686 874 812
Literate Population 1,188 643 545
Illiterate Population 498 231 267

Connectivity of Assam

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Assam

Frequently Asked Questions about Assam

Where is Assam located?

Assam village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Assam?

The Gram Panchayat of Assam is Assam Lingzey (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Assam?

The pincode of Assam is 737135, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Assam as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Assam is 1,686, with 874 males and 812 females.

How many households are there in Assam as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Assam village has a total of 379 households.

What is the literacy rate in Assam as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Assam is 70.46%. The male literacy rate is 73.57%, while the female literacy rate is 67.12%.