Kopchey

Kopchey is a village located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 1km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kopchey village. As per 2009 stats, Mikkhola Boomtar is the gram panchayat of Kopchey village.

Kopchey has its own place in the vibrant South District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kopchey

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kopchey is 261129. The village spans a total geographical area of 232.63 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737126. Namchi is nearest town to Kopchey village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 1km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kopchey 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 Namchi-singhithang 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.

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Population of Kopchey

Below is a concise population overview of Kopchey as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 727 345 382
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 73 42 31
Scheduled Castes (SC) 8 3 5
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 120 56 64
Literate Population 547 262 285
Illiterate Population 180 83 97

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kopchey village:

  • The total population of Kopchey village is around 727, including approximately 345 males and 382 females, with a sex ratio of 1107 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 73 children aged 0–6 years in Kopchey village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kopchey village has 8 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 120 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kopchey village is about 75.24%, with male literacy at 75.94% and female literacy at 74.61%.
  • There are around 168 households in Kopchey village.

Connectivity of Kopchey

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

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

Nearby Villages of Kopchey

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kopchey

Where is Kopchey located?
Kopchey village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kopchey?
The Gram Panchayat of Kopchey is Mikkhola Boomtar (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kopchey?
The pincode of Kopchey is 737126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kopchey as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kopchey is 727, with 345 males and 382 females.
How many households are there in Kopchey as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kopchey village has a total of 168 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kopchey as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kopchey is 75.24%. The male literacy rate is 75.94%, while the female literacy rate is 74.61%.