Chungthang is a Town and Subdivision in North District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Chungthang Block (CD) is 01547. Total area of chungthang subdivision is 3,285 km². Chungthang subdivision has a population of 10,038 peoples. Chungthang subdivision has a population density of 3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,926 houses in the sub-district.
When it comes to literacy, 73.71% population of chungthang subdivision is literate, out of which 82.05% males and 55.09% females are literate. There are about 9 villages in chungthang subdivision, which you can browse from chungthang subdivision villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chungthang | Chungthang | Mangan (30 km) |
| 2 | Lachen | Lachen Dzumsa | Mangan (59 km) |
| 3 | Lachen Forest Block | Lachen Dzumsa | Mangan (62 km) |
| 4 | Lachung | Lachung Dzumsa | Mangan (53 km) |
| 5 | Lachung Forest Block | Lachung Dzumsa | Mangan (58 km) |
| 6 | Shipgyer | Shipgyer | Mangan (30 km) |
| 7 | Thangu Forest Block | Lachen Dzumsa | Mangan (70 km) |
| 8 | Tshungthang Forest Block | Chalamthang Pacheykhani | Mangan (32 km) |
| 9 | Tung | Toong Naga | Mangan (22 km) |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,038 | N/A | 10,038 |
| Male Population | 6,932 | N/A | 6,932 |
| Female Population | 3,106 | N/A | 3,106 |
| Population Density | 3 / km² | N/A | 3 / km² |
| Sub-District Overview | |
| Sub-District (Hindi) : | Chungthang (चुंगथांग) |
| District : | North District |
| State / UT : | Sikkim |
| Total Area : | 3,285 km² |
| Total Population : | 10,038 |
| Density : | 3/km² |
| Total Villages : | 9 |
| Total Population | Villages in Chungthang Subdivision |
| less Than 200 | 2 |
| 200 - 499 | 1 |
| 500 - 999 | 1 |
| 1000 - 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 - 4999 | 2 |
| 5000 - 9999 | N/A |
| 10000 and above | N/A |
| Related Pages |
| List of Subdivisions in North District |
| List of Districts in Sikkim |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.