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, the sub-district code of Pakyong Block (CD) is 01554. The total area of Pakyong Subdivision is 175 km². Pakyong has a sex ratio of approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
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 Subdivision'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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 36,392 people. Includes nearly 18,795 males and 17,597 females. Rural population is about 36,392 people.
- There are around 3,720 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,847 boys and 1,873 girls.
- Literate population is about 25,422 people. Non-literate population is around 10,970 people.
- There are nearly 7,738 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pakyong Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Pakyong Subdivision is approximately 2,015 people, including 1,040 males and 975 females. Around 2,015 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pakyong Subdivision is about 11,589 people, including 5,841 males and 5,748 females. Around 11,589 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 208 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 208 people per sq. km.