Hingdam

Hingdam is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Lamting Tingmo is the gram panchayat of Hingdam village.

Hingdam has its own place in the vibrant South District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Hingdam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hingdam is 261219. The village spans a total geographical area of 189.9 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737111. Gyalshing is nearest town to Hingdam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Hingdam 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 Barfung 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.

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Population of Hingdam

Below is a concise population overview of Hingdam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 360 188 172
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 63 36 27
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 205 102 103
Literate Population 219 118 101
Illiterate Population 141 70 71

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Hingdam village:

  • The total population of Hingdam village is around 360, including approximately 188 males and 172 females, with a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 63 children aged 0–6 years in Hingdam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Hingdam village has 205 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Hingdam village is about 60.83%, with male literacy at 62.77% and female literacy at 58.72%.
  • There are around 69 households in Hingdam village.

Connectivity of Hingdam

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

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

Nearby Villages of Hingdam

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

Bakkhim Kewzing Dalep Lingzo Likship Lamting Mangbrue Tingmo Sanghanath Tinkitam Rayong

Frequently Asked Questions about Hingdam

Where is Hingdam located?
Hingdam village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Hingdam?
The Gram Panchayat of Hingdam is Lamting Tingmo (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Hingdam?
The pincode of Hingdam is 737111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Hingdam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hingdam is 360, with 188 males and 172 females.
How many households are there in Hingdam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Hingdam village has a total of 69 households.
What is the literacy rate in Hingdam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hingdam is 60.83%. The male literacy rate is 62.77%, while the female literacy rate is 58.72%.