Lachen

Lachen is a village located in Chungthang subdivision of North District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 29km away from sub-district headquarter Chungthang (tehsildar office) and 59km away from district headquarter Mangan. As per 2009 stats, Lachen Dzumsa is the gram panchayat of Lachen village.

Here you can discover what makes Lachen unique in its vibrant Chungthang-North District region. You’ll see Lachen’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Lachen

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Lachen is 260925. The village spans a total geographical area of 3635.75 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737113. Mangan is nearest town to Lachen village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 59km away.

When it comes to local governance, Lachen village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Lachen mangan Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Lachen

Population of Lachen

According to the 2011 Census, Lachen has a total population of about 1,325, with approximately 736 males and 589 females. The sex ratio is around 800 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 129 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,148. The overall literacy rate is approximately 47.02%, with male literacy at about 54.48% and female literacy near 37.69%. There are around 338 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Lachen's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Lachen

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Lachen. As per the 2011 stats, Lachen had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Lachen

Knowing the nearby villages of Lachen helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Lachen.

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