Unglok

Unglok is a village located in Gyalshing subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 8km away from Gyalshing , which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Unglok village. As per 2009 stats, Yangten is the gram panchayat of Unglok village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Unglok is 261002. The village spans a total geographical area of 390.26 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737111. Gyalshing is nearest town to Unglok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 8km away.

When it comes to local governance, Unglok 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 Unglok

Population of Unglok

According to the 2011 Census, Unglok has a total population of about 1,201, with approximately 611 males and 590 females. The sex ratio is around 965 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 134 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 52 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 210. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.02%, with male literacy at about 77.91% and female literacy near 65.93%. There are around 245 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Unglok's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Unglok

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

Nearby Villages of Unglok

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Unglok