Dung Dung
About Dung Dung
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dung Dung village is 261265. Dung Dung village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 42km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Dung Dung village. As per 2009 stats, Dung Dung Thasa is the gram panchayat of Dung Dung village.
The total geographical area of village is 651.14 hectares. Dung Dung has a total population of 2,194 peoples, out of which male population is 1,130 while female population is 1,064. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 941 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dung dung village is 70.65% out of which 75.66% males and 65.32% females are literate. There are about 418 houses in dung dung village. Pincode of dung dung village locality is 737134.
When it comes to administration, Dung Dung 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, Dung Dung village comes under Khamdong-singtam Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to dung dung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.
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Population of Dung Dung
The population details of Dung Dung cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,194 | 1,130 | 1,064 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 327 | 173 | 154 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 148 | 80 | 68 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 407 | 206 | 201 |
| Literate Population | 1,550 | 855 | 695 |
| Illiterate Population | 644 | 275 | 369 |
Connectivity of Dung Dung
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dung Dung
Where is Dung Dung located?
Dung Dung village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dung Dung?
The Gram Panchayat of Dung Dung is Dung Dung Thasa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dung Dung?
The pincode of Dung Dung is 737134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dung Dung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dung Dung is 2,194, with 1,130 males and 1,064 females.
How many households are there in Dung Dung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dung Dung village has a total of 418 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dung Dung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dung Dung is 70.65%. The male literacy rate is 75.66%, while the female literacy rate is 65.32%.