Namchi

Namchi is a Town and Subdivision in South District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Namchi Block (CD) is 01551. Total area of namchi subdivision is 298 km² including 290.40 km² rural area and 7.60 km² urban area. Namchi subdivision has a population of 98,895 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,199 while rural population is 77,696. Namchi has a sex ratio of approximately 926 females for every 1,000 males. Namchi subdivision has a population density of 332 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 20,897 houses in the sub-district, including 4,840 urban houses and 16,057 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 74.51% population of namchi subdivision is literate, out of which 79.18% males and 69.48% females are literate.

List of Villages in Namchi Subdivision

Namchi Subdivision has a total of 96 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Namchi Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Namchi Subdivision

The population profile of Namchi Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Namchi's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Namchi Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.