Turung
About Turung
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Turung village is 261191. Turung village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 33km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Turung village. As per 2009 stats, Turung Mamring is the gram panchayat of Turung village.
The total geographical area of village is 506 hectares. Turung has a total population of 1,121 peoples, out of which male population is 578 while female population is 543. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 939 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of turung village is 71.63% out of which 75.78% males and 67.22% females are literate. There are about 225 houses in turung village. Pincode of turung village locality is 737132.
When it comes to administration, Turung 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, Turung village comes under Namthang-rateypani Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Rangpo is nearest town to turung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.
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Population of Turung
The population details of Turung 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 | 1,121 | 578 | 543 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 150 | 76 | 74 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 181 | 95 | 86 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 339 | 174 | 165 |
| Literate Population | 803 | 438 | 365 |
| Illiterate Population | 318 | 140 | 178 |
Connectivity of Turung
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Turung
Where is Turung located?
Turung village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Turung?
The Gram Panchayat of Turung is Turung Mamring (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Turung?
The pincode of Turung is 737132, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Turung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Turung is 1,121, with 578 males and 543 females.
How many households are there in Turung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Turung village has a total of 225 households.
What is the literacy rate in Turung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Turung is 71.63%. The male literacy rate is 75.78%, while the female literacy rate is 67.22%.