Chungthang

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, the sub-district code of Chungthang Block (CD) is 01547. The total area of Chungthang Subdivision is 3,285 km². Chungthang has a sex ratio of approximately 448 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chungthang Subdivision

Chungthang Subdivision has a total of 9 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chungthang Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chungthang Chungthang Mangan (30 km)
2Lachen Lachen Dzumsa Mangan (59 km)
3Lachen Forest Block Lachen Dzumsa Mangan (62 km)
4Lachung Lachung Dzumsa Mangan (53 km)
5Lachung Forest Block Lachung Dzumsa Mangan (58 km)
6Shipgyer Shipgyer Mangan (30 km)
7Thangu Forest Block Lachen Dzumsa Mangan (70 km)
8Tshungthang Forest Block Chalamthang Pacheykhani Mangan (32 km)
9Tung Toong Naga Mangan (22 km)

Population of Chungthang Subdivision

The population profile of Chungthang Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chungthang Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 10,038 10,038 N/A
Male Population 6,932 6,932 N/A
Female Population 3,106 3,106 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 719 719 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 393 393 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 326 326 N/A
Literate Population 7,399 7,399 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,688 5,688 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,711 1,711 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,639 2,639 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,244 1,244 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,395 1,395 N/A
Total Households 1,926 1,926 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 10,038 people. Includes nearly 6,932 males and 3,106 females. Rural population is about 10,038 people.
  • There are around 719 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 393 boys and 326 girls.
  • Literate population is about 7,399 people. Non-literate population is around 2,639 people.
  • There are nearly 1,926 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chungthang Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population 183 183 N/A
SC Male Population 113 113 N/A
SC Female Population 70 70 N/A
Total ST Population 4,484 4,484 N/A
ST Male Population 2,395 2,395 N/A
ST Female Population 2,089 2,089 N/A
Population Density 3 / km² 3 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Chungthang Subdivision is approximately 183 people, including 113 males and 70 females. Around 183 people live in rural parts.
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chungthang Subdivision is about 4,484 people, including 2,395 males and 2,089 females. Around 4,484 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 3 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 3 people per sq. km.