Parkha

Parkha is a village located in Pakyong subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Pakyong (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Thekabong Parkha is the gram panchayat of Parkha village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Parkha is 261349. The village spans a total geographical area of 297.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737131. Gangtok is nearest town to Parkha village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.

When it comes to local governance, Parkha 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 Parkha

Population of Parkha

According to the 2011 Census, Parkha has a total population of about 820, with approximately 401 males and 419 females. The sex ratio is around 1044 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 70 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 125. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.93%, with male literacy at about 70.07% and female literacy near 65.87%. There are around 184 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Parkha's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Parkha

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

Nearby Villages of Parkha

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Parkha