Linkey
About Linkey
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Linkey village is 261347. Linkey village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 275.01 hectares. Linkey has a total population of 592 peoples, out of which male population is 308 while female population is 284. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 922 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of linkey village is 72.97% out of which 77.60% males and 67.96% females are literate. There are about 123 houses in linkey village. Pincode of linkey village locality is 737106.
When it comes to administration, Linkey village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Linkey village comes under Gnathang-machong Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gangtok is nearest town to linkey village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.
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Population of Linkey
The population details of Linkey cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 592 | 308 | 284 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 60 | 35 | 25 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 333 | 171 | 162 |
| Literate Population | 432 | 239 | 193 |
| Illiterate Population | 160 | 69 | 91 |
Connectivity of Linkey
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Linkey
Where is Linkey located?
Linkey village is situated in Pakyong Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Linkey?
The Gram Panchayat of Linkey is Thekabong Parkha (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Linkey?
The pincode of Linkey is 737106, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Linkey as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Linkey is 592, with 308 males and 284 females.
How many households are there in Linkey as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Linkey village has a total of 123 households.
What is the literacy rate in Linkey as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Linkey is 72.97%. The male literacy rate is 77.60%, while the female literacy rate is 67.96%.