Barfok

Block / Subdivision Mangan
District North District
State Sikkim

About Barfok

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barfok village is 260951. Barfok village is located in Mangan subdivision of North District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 12km away from Mangan, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Barfok village. As per 2009 stats, Barfok Lingdong is the gram panchayat of Barfok village.

The total geographical area of village is 836.15 hectares. Barfok has a total population of 586 peoples, out of which male population is 307 while female population is 279. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 908 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barfok village is 71.16% out of which 76.55% males and 65.23% females are literate. There are about 111 houses in barfok village. Pincode of barfok village locality is 737111.

When it comes to administration, Barfok 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, Barfok village comes under Djongu Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Mangan is nearest town to barfok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Barfok

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 586 307 279
Literate Population 417 235 182
Illiterate Population 169 72 97

Connectivity of Barfok

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

Nearby Villages of Barfok

Frequently Asked Questions about Barfok

Where is Barfok located?

Barfok village is situated in Mangan Subdivision, within the North District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Barfok?

The Gram Panchayat of Barfok is Barfok Lingdong (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Barfok?

The pincode of Barfok is 737111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Barfok as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barfok is 586, with 307 males and 279 females.

How many households are there in Barfok as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Barfok village has a total of 111 households.

What is the literacy rate in Barfok as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barfok is 71.16%. The male literacy rate is 76.55%, while the female literacy rate is 65.23%.