Denchung

Block / Subdivision Namchi
District South District
State Sikkim

About Denchung

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Denchung village is 261117. Denchung village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 10km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Denchung village. As per 2009 stats, Poklok Denchung is the gram panchayat of Denchung village.

The total geographical area of village is 397.23 hectares. Denchung has a total population of 980 peoples, out of which male population is 511 while female population is 469. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 917 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of denchung village is 72.96% out of which 78.08% males and 67.38% females are literate. There are about 212 houses in denchung village. Pincode of denchung village locality is 737126.

When it comes to administration, Denchung 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, Denchung village comes under Poklok-kamrang Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to denchung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

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Population of Denchung

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 980 511 469
Literate Population 715 399 316
Illiterate Population 265 112 153

Connectivity of Denchung

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Denchung

Frequently Asked Questions about Denchung

Where is Denchung located?

Denchung village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Denchung?

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

What is the pincode of Denchung?

The pincode of Denchung is 737126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Denchung is 980, with 511 males and 469 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Denchung village has a total of 212 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Denchung is 72.96%. The male literacy rate is 78.08%, while the female literacy rate is 67.38%.