Gyalshing Subdivision - Sikkim
Gyalshing is an administrative subdivision in the Gyalshing district of Sikkim, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Gyalshing is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 67.5 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 836 km², including 832.40 km² rural area and 3.60 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 927 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Gyalshing Subdivision
Gyalshing Subdivision has a total of 21 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bermiok Forest Block | Rural | Bermiok Barthang |
| 2 | Bhaluthang | Rural | Yangten |
| 3 | Chumbong | Rural | Singyang Chumbung |
| 4 | Darap | Rural | Darap Singpheng |
| 5 | Gyalshing Forest Block | Rural | Gyalshing Omchung |
| 6 | Gyalsing | Rural | Gyalshing Omchung |
| 7 | Kyongsa | Rural | Tikjuk Kyongsa |
| 8 | Lingchom | Rural | Lingchom Tikjya |
| 9 | Lungzik | Rural | Sardung Lungzik |
| 10 | Naku | Rural | Singyang Chumbung |
| 11 | Nambu | Rural | Nambu Sindrabong |
| 12 | Omchung | Rural | Gyalshing Omchung |
| 13 | Pelling Forest Block | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sardong | Rural | Sardung Lungzik |
| 15 | Sindrang | Rural | Singyang Chumbung |
| 16 | Sindrangbong | Rural | Nambu Sindrabong |
| 17 | Singyang | Rural | Singyang Chumbung |
| 18 | Tikjya | Rural | Lingchom Tikjya |
| 19 | Unglok | Rural | Yangten |
| 20 | Yangtey | Rural | Yangten |
| 21 | Yangthang | Rural | Yangthang |
Population of Gyalshing Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Gyalshing Subdivision has a total population of 71,675 people, consisting of 37,177 males and 34,498 females. There are 14,309 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 86 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,675 | 67,662 | 4,013 |
| Male Population | 37,177 | 35,123 | 2,054 |
| Female Population | 34,498 | 32,539 | 1,959 |
| Total Households | 14,309 | 13,428 | 881 |
| Population Density | 86 / km² | 81 / km² | 1,115 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 48,511 literate people and 8,773 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 3,391 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 31,847 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,773 | 8,370 | 403 |
| Literate Population | 48,511 | 45,282 | 3,229 |
| Illiterate Population | 23,164 | 22,380 | 784 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 3,391 | 3,200 | 191 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 31,847 | 30,605 | 1,242 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.