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. There are about 28 villages in pakyong subdivision, which you can browse from pakyong subdivision villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
List of Villages in Pakyong Subdivision
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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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
Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 36,392 | N/A | 36,392 |
Male Population | 18,795 | N/A | 18,795 |
Female Population | 17,597 | N/A | 17,597 |
Population Density | 208 / km² | N/A | 208 / km² |
Households in Pakyong Subdivision
Particulars | Households |
---|---|
Rural Households | 7,738 |
Urban Households | N/A |
Total Households | 7,738 |