Namphing
About Namphing
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Namphing village is 261189. Namphing village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 44km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Namphing village. As per 2009 stats, Namphing village is also a gram panchayat.
The total geographical area of village is 193.03 hectares. Namphing has a total population of 2,522 peoples, out of which male population is 1,279 while female population is 1,243. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 971 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of namphing village is 74.15% out of which 79.28% males and 68.87% females are literate. There are about 581 houses in namphing village. Pincode of namphing village locality is 737134.
When it comes to administration, Namphing 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, Namphing village comes under Temi-namphing Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to namphing village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Namphing
The population details of Namphing 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 | 2,522 | 1,279 | 1,243 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 309 | 160 | 149 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 105 | 57 | 48 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 786 | 399 | 387 |
| Literate Population | 1,870 | 1,014 | 856 |
| Illiterate Population | 652 | 265 | 387 |
Connectivity of Namphing
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Namphing
Where is Namphing located?
Namphing village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namphing?
Namphing serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the pincode of Namphing?
The pincode of Namphing is 737134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Namphing as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namphing is 2,522, with 1,279 males and 1,243 females.
How many households are there in Namphing as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Namphing village has a total of 581 households.
What is the literacy rate in Namphing as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namphing is 74.15%. The male literacy rate is 79.28%, while the female literacy rate is 68.87%.