Chungthang Subdivision - Mangan, Sikkim
Chungthang is an administrative subdivision in the Mangan district of Sikkim, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chungthang 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 105.9 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 3,285 km², including 3,285.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 448 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chungthang Subdivision
Chungthang Subdivision has a total of 12 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 | Chungthang | Rural | Chungthang |
| 2 | Chungthang Forest Block | Rural | Chungthang |
| 3 | Lachen | Rural | Lachen Dzumsa |
| 4 | Lachen Forest Block | Rural | Lachen Dzumsa |
| 5 | Lachung | Rural | Lachung Dzumsa |
| 6 | Lachung Forest Block | Rural | Lachung Dzumsa |
| 7 | Naga-Namgor | Rural | Toong Naga |
| 8 | Shipgyer Forest Block | Rural | Shipgyer |
| 9 | Shipyer | Rural | Shipgyer |
| 10 | Thanggu Forest Block | Rural | Lachen Dzumsa |
| 11 | Toong | Rural | Toong Naga |
| 12 | Upper Dzongu Forest Block | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Chungthang Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Chungthang Subdivision has a total population of 10,038 people, consisting of 6,932 males and 3,106 females. There are 1,926 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 3 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,038 | 10,038 | 0 |
| Male Population | 6,932 | 6,932 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,106 | 3,106 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,926 | 1,926 | 0 |
| Population Density | 3 / km² | 3 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 7,399 literate people and 719 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 183 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,484 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) | 719 | 719 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 7,399 | 7,399 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,639 | 2,639 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 183 | 183 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,484 | 4,484 | 0 |
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.