Umchung
About Umchung
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Umchung village is 261014. Umchung village is located in Gyalshing subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 6km away from Gyalshing , which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Umchung village. As per 2009 stats, Gyalshing Omchung is the gram panchayat of Umchung village.
The total geographical area of village is 223.85 hectares. Umchung has a total population of 2,035 peoples, out of which male population is 1,050 while female population is 985. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 938 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of umchung village is 67.32% out of which 73.71% males and 60.51% females are literate. There are about 422 houses in umchung village. Pincode of umchung village locality is 737111.
When it comes to administration, Umchung 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, Umchung village comes under Yangthang Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gyalshing is nearest town to umchung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Umchung
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,035 | 1,050 | 985 |
| Literate Population | 1,370 | 774 | 596 |
| Illiterate Population | 665 | 276 | 389 |
Connectivity of Umchung
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Umchung
Where is Umchung located?
Umchung village is situated in Gyalshing Subdivision, within the West District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Umchung?
The Gram Panchayat of Umchung is Gyalshing Omchung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Umchung?
The pincode of Umchung is 737111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Umchung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Umchung is 2,035, with 1,050 males and 985 females.
How many households are there in Umchung as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Umchung village has a total of 422 households.
What is the literacy rate in Umchung as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Umchung is 67.32%. The male literacy rate is 73.71%, while the female literacy rate is 60.51%.