Pakyong Subdivision - Sikkim
Pakyong is an administrative subdivision in the Pakyong district of Sikkim, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pakyong is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at New Mal Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 175 km², including 175.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pakyong Subdivision
Pakyong Subdivision has a total of 30 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aho | Rural | Aho Yangtam |
| 2 | Amba | Rural | Amba |
| 3 | Arithang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Assam | Rural | Assam Lingzey |
| 5 | Assam Lingzey Forest Block | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Bering | Rural | Bering Tareythang |
| 7 | Chalamthang | Rural | Chalamthang Pacheykhani |
| 8 | Changey-Santi | Rural | Aho Yangtam |
| 9 | Chota Singtam | Rural | Aho Yangtam |
| 10 | Chuchenpheri | Rural | Latuk Barapathing |
| 11 | Dikling | Rural | Chalamthang Pacheykhani |
| 12 | Dikling-Pacheykhani | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Kartok | Rural | Pakyong Yaakten |
| 14 | Latuk | Rural | Latuk Barapathing |
| 15 | Lingzey | Rural | Assam Lingzey |
| 16 | Linkey | Rural | Linkey Parakha |
| 17 | Lossing | Rural | Chalamthang Pacheykhani |
| 18 | Machong | Rural | Riwa Machong |
| 19 | Namcheybong | Rural | Namcheybong |
| 20 | Pachey | Rural | Pachey Samsing |
| 21 | Pacheykhani | Rural | Chalamthang Pacheykhani |
| 22 | Pakyong Bazar | Rural | Pakyong Yaakten |
| 23 | Pakyong Forest Block | Rural | Pakyong Yaakten |
| 24 | Parakha | Rural | Linkey Parakha |
| 25 | Pathing Forest Block | Rural | Latuk Barapathing |
| 26 | Riwa | Rural | Riwa Machong |
| 27 | Tarethang | Rural | Bering Tareythang |
| 28 | Taza | Rural | Taza |
| 29 | Thekabong | Rural | Linkey Parakha |
| 30 | Yangtam | Rural | Aho Yangtam |
Population of Pakyong Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Pakyong Subdivision has a total population of 36,392 people, consisting of 18,795 males and 17,597 females. There are 7,738 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 208 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36,392 | 36,392 | 0 |
| Male Population | 18,795 | 18,795 | 0 |
| Female Population | 17,597 | 17,597 | 0 |
| Total Households | 7,738 | 7,738 | 0 |
| Population Density | 208 / km² | 208 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 25,422 literate people and 3,720 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2,015 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 11,589 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,720 | 3,720 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,422 | 25,422 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,970 | 10,970 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2,015 | 2,015 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 11,589 | 11,589 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.