Namlung

Namlung is a village 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.

Namlung 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 Namlung

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Namlung is 261207. The village spans a total geographical area of 644.11 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737139. Namchi is nearest town to Namlung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 43km away.

When it comes to local governance, Namlung 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 Namlung

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 947 490 457
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 133 69 64
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 N/A 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 531 283 248
Literate Population 559 306 253
Illiterate Population 388 184 204

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

  • The total population of Namlung village is around 947, including approximately 490 males and 457 females, with a sex ratio of 932 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 133 children aged 0–6 years in Namlung village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Namlung village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 531 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Namlung village is about 59.03%, with male literacy at 62.45% and female literacy at 55.36%.
  • There are around 192 households in Namlung village.

Connectivity of Namlung

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

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

Nearby Villages of Namlung

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

Sada Phamthang Brong Poley Lingdong Ralong Ralong Monastery Deythang Zarung Barfung

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%.