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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the subdivision was 3,285 km². The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Chungthang Subdivision had a total population of 10,038 people living in 1,926 households. The population comprised 6,932 males and 3,106 females, with an average population density of 3 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Chungthang Subdivision had 7,399 literate people and 719 children in the 0–6 age group. Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations were 183 and 4,484 respectively. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.