Umchung

Umchung is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Umchung is 261014. The village spans a total geographical area of 223.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737111. Gyalshing is nearest town to Umchung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Umchung 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 Yangthang 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 Umchung

Population of Umchung

According to the 2011 Census, Umchung has a total population of about 2,035, with approximately 1,050 males and 985 females. The sex ratio is around 938 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 239 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 238 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 543. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.32%, with male literacy at about 73.71% and female literacy near 60.51%. There are around 422 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Umchung's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Umchung

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

Nearby Villages of Umchung

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Umchung