Namphok

Namphok is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 50km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Sripatam Gagyong is the gram panchayat of Namphok village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Namphok is 261240. The village spans a total geographical area of 333.41 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737134. Singtam is nearest town to Namphok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Namphok 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 Rangang-yangang 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 Namphok

Population of Namphok

According to the 2011 Census, Namphok has a total population of about 1,296, with approximately 657 males and 639 females. The sex ratio is around 972 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 165 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 136 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 363. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.89%, with male literacy at about 68.34% and female literacy near 57.28%. There are around 250 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Namphok's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Namphok

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

Nearby Villages of Namphok

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Namphok