Barfung
About Barfung
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Barfung village is 261213. Barfung village is located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 26km away from district headquarter Ravong. Ravong is the sub-district headquarter of Barfung village. As per 2009 stats, Barfung Zarung is the gram panchayat of Barfung village.
The total geographical area of village is 404.93 hectares. Barfung has a total population of 3,910 peoples, out of which male population is 1,990 while female population is 1,920. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 964 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of barfung village is 74.19% out of which 77.04% males and 71.25% females are literate. There are about 927 houses in barfung village. Pincode of barfung village locality is 737139.
When it comes to administration, Barfung 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, Barfung village comes under Barfung Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to barfung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
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Population of Barfung
The population details of Barfung 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 | 3,910 | 1,990 | 1,920 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 417 | 229 | 188 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 203 | 107 | 96 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,958 | 954 | 1,004 |
| Literate Population | 2,901 | 1,533 | 1,368 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,009 | 457 | 552 |
Connectivity of Barfung
| 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 Barfung
Where is Barfung located?
Barfung village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Barfung?
The Gram Panchayat of Barfung is Barfung Zarung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Barfung?
The pincode of Barfung is 737139, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Barfung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Barfung is 3,910, with 1,990 males and 1,920 females.
How many households are there in Barfung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Barfung village has a total of 927 households.
What is the literacy rate in Barfung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Barfung is 74.19%. The male literacy rate is 77.04%, while the female literacy rate is 71.25%.