Chungthang
About Chungthang
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chungthang village is 260927. Chungthang village is located in Chungthang subdivision of North District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 30km away from district headquarter Chungthang. Chungthang is the sub-district headquarter of Chungthang village. As per 2009 stats, Chungthang village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 2676.93 hectares. Chungthang has a total population of 3,970 peoples, out of which male population is 2,684 while female population is 1,286. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 479 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chungthang village is 77.98% out of which 84.28% males and 64.85% females are literate. There are about 839 houses in chungthang village. Pincode of chungthang village locality is 737111.
When it comes to administration, Chungthang village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Chungthang village comes under Lachen mangan Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Mangan is nearest town to chungthang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.
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Population of Chungthang
The population details of Chungthang cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,970 | 2,684 | 1,286 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 366 | 201 | 165 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 118 | 72 | 46 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,594 | 842 | 752 |
| Literate Population | 3,096 | 2,262 | 834 |
| Illiterate Population | 874 | 422 | 452 |
Connectivity of Chungthang
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Chungthang
Where is Chungthang located?
Chungthang village is situated in Chungthang Subdivision, within the North District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chungthang?
Chungthang serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Chungthang?
The pincode of Chungthang is 737111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Chungthang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chungthang is 3,970, with 2,684 males and 1,286 females.
How many households are there in Chungthang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Chungthang village has a total of 839 households.
What is the literacy rate in Chungthang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chungthang is 77.98%. The male literacy rate is 84.28%, while the female literacy rate is 64.85%.