Burikhop

Burikhop is a village located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 7km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 72km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Burikhop village is also a gram panchayat.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Burikhop is 261079. The village spans a total geographical area of 779.62 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737121. Naya Bazar is nearest town to Burikhop village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 34km away.

When it comes to local governance, Burikhop 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 Daramdin 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 Burikhop

Population of Burikhop

According to the 2011 Census, Burikhop has a total population of about 2,167, with approximately 1,084 males and 1,083 females. The sex ratio is around 999 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 216 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 226 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 689. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.24%, with male literacy at about 74.35% and female literacy near 66.11%. There are around 422 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Burikhop's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Burikhop

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

Nearby Villages of Burikhop

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Burikhop