Omchu
About Omchu
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Omchu village is 261105. Omchu village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 19km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Omchu village. As per 2009 stats, Wok Omchu is the gram panchayat of Omchu village.
The total geographical area of village is 601.27 hectares. Omchu has a total population of 453 peoples, out of which male population is 244 while female population is 209. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 856 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of omchu village is 80.13% out of which 83.61% males and 76.08% females are literate. There are about 96 houses in omchu village. Pincode of omchu village locality is 737126.
When it comes to administration, Omchu 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, Omchu village comes under Poklok-kamrang Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Jorethang is nearest town to omchu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.
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Population of Omchu
The population details of Omchu 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 | 453 | 244 | 209 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 37 | 22 | 15 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 125 | 65 | 60 |
| Literate Population | 363 | 204 | 159 |
| Illiterate Population | 90 | 40 | 50 |
Connectivity of Omchu
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Omchu
Where is Omchu located?
Omchu village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Omchu?
The Gram Panchayat of Omchu is Wok Omchu (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Omchu?
The pincode of Omchu is 737126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Omchu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Omchu is 453, with 244 males and 209 females.
How many households are there in Omchu as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Omchu village has a total of 96 households.
What is the literacy rate in Omchu as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Omchu is 80.13%. The male literacy rate is 83.61%, while the female literacy rate is 76.08%.