Dholepchen
About Dholepchen
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Dholepchen village is 261368. Dholepchen village is located in Rongli subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 5km away from sub-district headquarter Rongli (tehsildar office) and 56km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Dolepchen is the gram panchayat of Dholepchen village.
The total geographical area of village is 598.95 hectares. Dholepchen has a total population of 2,553 peoples, out of which male population is 1,290 while female population is 1,263. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 979 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of dholepchen village is 75.05% out of which 79.38% males and 70.63% females are literate. There are about 558 houses in dholepchen village. Pincode of dholepchen village locality is 737131.
When it comes to administration, Dholepchen 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, Dholepchen village comes under Chujachen Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Rangpo is nearest town to dholepchen village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.
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Population of Dholepchen
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,553 | 1,290 | 1,263 |
| Literate Population | 1,916 | 1,024 | 892 |
| Illiterate Population | 637 | 266 | 371 |
Connectivity of Dholepchen
| 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 Dholepchen
Where is Dholepchen located?
Dholepchen village is situated in Rongli Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dholepchen?
The Gram Panchayat of Dholepchen is Dolepchen (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Dholepchen?
The pincode of Dholepchen is 737131, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Dholepchen as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Dholepchen is 2,553, with 1,290 males and 1,263 females.
How many households are there in Dholepchen as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Dholepchen village has a total of 558 households.
What is the literacy rate in Dholepchen as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Dholepchen is 75.05%. The male literacy rate is 79.38%, while the female literacy rate is 70.63%.