Gyalshing

Gyalshing is a Town and Subdivision in West District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Gyalshing Block (CD) is 01549. Total area of gyalshing subdivision is 836 km² including 832.40 km² rural area and 3.60 km² urban area. Gyalshing subdivision has a population of 71,675 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,013 while rural population is 67,662. Gyalshing has a sex ratio of approximately 927 females for every 1,000 males. Gyalshing subdivision has a population density of 86 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,309 houses in the sub-district, including 881 urban houses and 13,428 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 67.68% population of gyalshing subdivision is literate, out of which 73.49% males and 61.42% females are literate.

List of Villages in Gyalshing Subdivision

Gyalshing Subdivision has a total of 73 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Gyalshing Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Gyalshing Subdivision

The population profile of Gyalshing Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Gyalshing's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Gyalshing Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.