Turung

Turung is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Turung unique in its vibrant Namchi-South District region. You’ll see Turung’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 Turung

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Turung is 261191. The village spans a total geographical area of 506 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737132. Rangpo is nearest town to Turung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Turung 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 Turung

Population of Turung

According to the 2011 Census, Turung has a total population of about 1,121, with approximately 578 males and 543 females. The sex ratio is around 939 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 150 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 181 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 339. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.63%, with male literacy at about 75.78% and female literacy near 67.22%. There are around 225 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Turung's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Turung

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

Nearby Villages of Turung

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Turung