Lingdum

Lingdum is a village located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 15km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Lingdum village. As per 2009 stats, Rey Mendu is the gram panchayat of Lingdum village.

Here you can discover what makes Lingdum unique in its vibrant Gangtok-East District region. You’ll see Lingdum’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lingdum

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lingdum is 261299. The village spans a total geographical area of 522.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737101. Gangtok is nearest town to Lingdum village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lingdum village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Martam-rumtek Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lingdum

Population of Lingdum

According to the 2011 Census, Lingdum has a total population of about 2,589, with approximately 1,634 males and 955 females. The sex ratio is around 584 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 230 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 189 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 643. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.26%, with male literacy at about 87.03% and female literacy near 68.69%. There are around 423 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lingdum's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lingdum

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lingdum. As per the 2011 stats, Lingdum had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lingdum

Knowing the nearby villages of Lingdum helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lingdum.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lingdum