Thangu Forest Block
Thangu Forest Block is a village located in Chungthang subdivision of North District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Chungthang (tehsildar office) and 70km away from district headquarter Mangan. As per 2009 stats, Lachen Dzumsa is the gram panchayat of Thangu Forest Block village.
Thangu Forest Block has its own place in the vibrant North District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Thangu Forest Block
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thangu Forest Block is 260931. The village spans a total geographical area of 104561.36 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737113. Mangan is nearest town to Thangu Forest Block village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.
When it comes to local governance, Thangu Forest Block 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 Thangu Forest Block
Population of Thangu Forest Block
Below is a concise population overview of Thangu Forest Block as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
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Total Population | 1,294 | 1,132 | 162 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 4 | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 55 | 31 | 24 |
Literate Population | 1,208 | 1,086 | 122 |
Illiterate Population | 86 | 46 | 40 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Thangu Forest Block village:
- The total population of Thangu Forest Block village is around 1,294, including approximately 1,132 males and 162 females, with a sex ratio of 143 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 10 children aged 0–6 years in Thangu Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Thangu Forest Block village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 55 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Thangu Forest Block village is about 93.35%, with male literacy at 95.94% and female literacy at 75.31%.
- There are around 63 households in Thangu Forest Block village.
Connectivity of Thangu Forest Block
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Thangu Forest Block. As per the 2011 stats, Thangu Forest Block had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Thangu Forest Block
Knowing the nearby villages of Thangu Forest Block helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Thangu Forest Block.
Frequently Asked Questions about Thangu Forest Block
- Where is Thangu Forest Block located?
- Thangu Forest Block village is situated in Chungthang Subdivision, within the North District district of Sikkim, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Thangu Forest Block?
- The Gram Panchayat of Thangu Forest Block is Lachen Dzumsa (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Thangu Forest Block?
- The pincode of Thangu Forest Block is 737113, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Thangu Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Thangu Forest Block is 1,294, with 1,132 males and 162 females.
- How many households are there in Thangu Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Thangu Forest Block village has a total of 63 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Thangu Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Thangu Forest Block is 93.35%. The male literacy rate is 95.94%, while the female literacy rate is 75.31%.