Namlung
About Namlung
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Namlung village is 261207. Namlung village is located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Ralong Namlung is the gram panchayat of Namlung village.
The total geographical area of village is 644.11 hectares. Namlung has a total population of 947 peoples, out of which male population is 490 while female population is 457. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 932 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of namlung village is 59.03% out of which 62.45% males and 55.36% females are literate. There are about 192 houses in namlung village. Pincode of namlung village locality is 737139.
When it comes to administration, Namlung 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, Namlung village comes under Barfung Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to namlung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.
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Population of Namlung
The population details of Namlung 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 | 947 | 490 | 457 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 133 | 69 | 64 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 531 | 283 | 248 |
| Literate Population | 559 | 306 | 253 |
| Illiterate Population | 388 | 184 | 204 |
Connectivity of Namlung
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ 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 Namlung
Where is Namlung located?
Namlung village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namlung?
The Gram Panchayat of Namlung is Ralong Namlung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Namlung?
The pincode of Namlung is 737139, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Namlung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Namlung is 947, with 490 males and 457 females.
How many households are there in Namlung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Namlung village has a total of 192 households.
What is the literacy rate in Namlung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Namlung is 59.03%. The male literacy rate is 62.45%, while the female literacy rate is 55.36%.