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.

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

Google Map of Machong

Population of Machong

According to the 2011 Census, Machong has a total population of about 1,311, with approximately 643 males and 668 females. The sex ratio is around 1038 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 128 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 86 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 590. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.29%, with male literacy at about 72.47% and female literacy near 60.33%. There are around 294 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Machong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Machong