Namchi District, Sikkim
Namchi District is an administrative district in the state of Sikkim, India. It is situated about 80 km from Gangtok, the state capital of Sikkim. The district headquarters is located at Namchi. Nepali, Bhutia and Lepcha are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 750 km², including 742.40 km² of rural area and 7.60 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Namchi District
Namchi District is divided into 5 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 155 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorethang | 23 | — |
| 2 | Namchi | 56 | 298.00 |
| 3 | Namthang | 27 | — |
| 4 | Ravangla | 30 | 452.00 |
| 5 | Yangang | 19 | — |
Population of Namchi District
As per the Census 2011, Namchi District has a total population of 1,46,850 people, consisting of 76,670 males and 70,180 females. There are 30,543 households in the district with an average population density of 196 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,46,850 | 1,25,651 | 21,199 |
| Male Population | 76,670 | 65,848 | 10,822 |
| Female Population | 70,180 | 59,803 | 10,377 |
| Total Households | 30,543 | 25,703 | 4,840 |
| Population Density | 196 / km² | 169 / km² | 2,789 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,06,741 literate people and 15,744 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 6,053 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 41,392 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,744 | 13,736 | 2,008 |
| Literate Population | 1,06,741 | 89,766 | 16,975 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,109 | 35,885 | 4,224 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 6,053 | 5,042 | 1,011 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 41,392 | 36,909 | 4,483 |
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.