Narkhola

Narkhola is a village located in Gyalshing subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 52km away from Gyalshing , which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Narkhola village. As per 2009 stats, Dhupidara Narkhola is the gram panchayat of Narkhola village.

Here you can discover what makes Narkhola unique in its vibrant Gyalshing-West District region. You’ll see Narkhola’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 Narkhola

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Narkhola is 261009. The village spans a total geographical area of 569.24 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737111. Gyalshing is nearest town to Narkhola village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 52km away.

When it comes to local governance, Narkhola 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 Yoksam-tashiding 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 Narkhola

Population of Narkhola

According to the 2011 Census, Narkhola has a total population of about 664, with approximately 341 males and 323 females. The sex ratio is around 947 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 98 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 2. The overall literacy rate is approximately 53.16%, with male literacy at about 55.72% and female literacy near 50.46%. There are around 111 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Narkhola's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Narkhola

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

Nearby Villages of Narkhola

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

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