Denchung
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
The population details of Denchung cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 980 | 511 | 469 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 84 | 44 | 40 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 361 | 188 | 173 |
| 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 |
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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%.