Machong
About Machong
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Machong village is 261351. Machong village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 609.48 hectares. Machong has a total population of 1,311 peoples, out of which male population is 643 while female population is 668. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1038 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of machong village is 66.29% out of which 72.47% males and 60.33% females are literate. There are about 294 houses in machong village. Pincode of machong village locality is 737131.
When it comes to administration, Machong 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, Machong village comes under Gnathang-machong Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gangtok is nearest town to machong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 47km away.
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Population of Machong
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,311 | 643 | 668 |
| Literate Population | 869 | 466 | 403 |
| Illiterate Population | 442 | 177 | 265 |
Connectivity of Machong
| 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 |
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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%.