Pakyong
Pakyong 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 Pakyong Block (CD) is 01554. Total area of pakyong subdivision is 175 km². Pakyong subdivision has a population of 36,392 peoples. Pakyong subdivision has a population density of 208 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,738 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 69.86% population of pakyong subdivision is literate, out of which 74.42% males and 64.98% females are literate.
List of Villages in Pakyong Subdivision
Pakyong Subdivision has a total of 28 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 Pakyong Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aho | Aho Yangtam | Gangtok (19 km) |
| 2 | Amba | Amba | Gangtok (41 km) |
| 3 | Assam Lingzey Forest Block | Assam Lingzey | Gangtok (30 km) |
| 4 | Biring | Bering Tareythang | Rangpo (49 km) |
| 5 | Changey Senti | Aho Yangtam | Gangtok (30 km) |
| 6 | Chhota Singtam | Aho Yangtam | Gangtok (17 km) |
| 7 | Chochenpheri | Latuk Chuchenpheri | Gangtok (58 km) |
| 8 | Dikling | Taza | Gangtok (35 km) |
| 9 | East Pendam | East Pendam | Rangpo (20 km) |
| 10 | Kamarey Bhasmey | Budang Kamerey | Rangpo (6 km) |
| 11 | Kartok | Pakyong | Gangtok (31 km) |
| 12 | Latuk | Latuk Chuchenpheri | Gangtok (60 km) |
| 13 | Linkey | Thekabong Parkha | Gangtok (42 km) |
| 14 | Losing | Chalamthang Pacheykhani | Rangpo (17 km) |
| 15 | Machong | Riwa Machong | Gangtok (47 km) |
| 16 | Namcheybung | Namcheybong | Gangtok (26 km) |
| 17 | Pachak | Budang Kamerey | Rangpo (16 km) |
| 18 | Pachey | Pachey Samsing | Gangtok (33 km) |
| 19 | Pacheykhani | Chalamthang Pacheykhani | Rangpo (19 km) |
| 20 | Pakyong Forest Block | Pakyong | Gangtok (30 km) |
| 21 | Parkha | Thekabong Parkha | Gangtok (45 km) |
| 22 | Pathing Forest Block | Latuk Chuchenpheri | Gangtok (30 km) |
| 23 | Riwa | Riwa Machong | Gangtok (46 km) |
| 24 | Tarethang | Bering Tareythang | Gangtok (45 km) |
| 25 | Taza | Taza | Gangtok (38 km) |
| 26 | Thekabung | Thekabong Parkha | Gangtok (44 km) |
| 27 | Tsalumthang | Byeng Phegyong | Gangtok (32 km) |
| 28 | Yangtam | Aho Yangtam | Gangtok (18 km) |
Population of Pakyong Subdivision
The population profile of Pakyong 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 Pakyong's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,392 | 36,392 | N/A |
| Male Population | 18,795 | 18,795 | N/A |
| Female Population | 17,597 | 17,597 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,720 | 3,720 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,847 | 1,847 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,873 | 1,873 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 25,422 | 25,422 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 13,987 | 13,987 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 11,435 | 11,435 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 10,970 | 10,970 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,808 | 4,808 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,162 | 6,162 | N/A |
| Total Households | 7,738 | 7,738 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pakyong 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.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2,015 | 2,015 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 1,040 | 1,040 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 975 | 975 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 11,589 | 11,589 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 5,841 | 5,841 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 5,748 | 5,748 | N/A |
| Population Density | 208 / km² | 208 / km² | N/A |