Donok

Donok is a village located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 36km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Donok village. As per 2009 stats, Turung Mamring is the gram panchayat of Donok village.

Here you can discover what makes Donok unique in its vibrant Namchi-South District region. You’ll see Donok’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Donok

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Donok is 261194. The village spans a total geographical area of 70.88 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737132. Rangpo is nearest town to Donok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Donok village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Namthang-rateypani Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Donok

Population of Donok

According to the 2011 Census, Donok has a total population of about 302, with approximately 151 males and 151 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 29 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There is 1 member of the Scheduled Castes (SC) community, an important social group here. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.56%, with male literacy at about 72.19% and female literacy near 58.94%. There are around 60 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Donok's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Donok

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Donok. As per the 2011 stats, Donok had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Donok

Knowing the nearby villages of Donok helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Donok.

Frequently Asked Questions about Donok