Machong

Machong is a village located in Pakyong subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 15km away from sub-district headquarter Pakyong (tehsildar office) and 47km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Riwa Machong is the gram panchayat of Machong village.

Machong has its own place in the vibrant East District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Machong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Machong is 261351. The village spans a total geographical area of 609.48 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737131. Gangtok is nearest town to Machong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.

When it comes to local governance, Machong 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.

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Population of Machong

Below is a concise population overview of Machong as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,311 643 668
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 128 57 71
Scheduled Castes (SC) 86 43 43
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 590 277 313
Literate Population 869 466 403
Illiterate Population 442 177 265

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Machong village:

  • The total population of Machong village is around 1,311, including approximately 643 males and 668 females, with a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 128 children aged 0–6 years in Machong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Machong village has 86 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 590 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Machong village is about 66.29%, with male literacy at 72.47% and female literacy at 60.33%.
  • There are around 294 households in Machong village.

Connectivity of Machong

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Machong

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

Biring Linkey Thekabung Parkha Riwa Chochenpheri Latuk Assam Lingzey Forest Block Pakyong Forest Block Pathing Forest Block Rolep

Frequently Asked Questions about Machong

Where is Machong located?
Machong village is situated in Pakyong Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Machong?
The Gram Panchayat of Machong is Riwa Machong (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Machong?
The pincode of Machong is 737131, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Machong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Machong is 1,311, with 643 males and 668 females.
How many households are there in Machong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Machong village has a total of 294 households.
What is the literacy rate in Machong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Machong is 66.29%. The male literacy rate is 72.47%, while the female literacy rate is 60.33%.