Linkey

Linkey is a village located in Pakyong subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Pakyong (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Thekabong Parkha is the gram panchayat of Linkey village.

Here you can discover what makes Linkey unique in its vibrant Pakyong-East District region. You’ll see Linkey’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 Linkey

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Linkey is 261347. The village spans a total geographical area of 275.01 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737106. Gangtok is nearest town to Linkey village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Linkey 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 Gnathang-machong 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 Linkey

Population of Linkey

According to the 2011 Census, Linkey has a total population of about 592, with approximately 308 males and 284 females. The sex ratio is around 922 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 333. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.97%, with male literacy at about 77.60% and female literacy near 67.96%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Linkey's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Linkey

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

Nearby Villages of Linkey

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

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