Chumbong

Block / Subdivision Soreng
District West District
State Sikkim

About Chumbong

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Chumbong village is 261098. Chumbong village is located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 52km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Chumbong village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 600.17 hectares. Chumbong has a total population of 1,796 peoples, out of which male population is 909 while female population is 887. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of chumbong village is 69.54% out of which 73.82% males and 65.16% females are literate. There are about 390 houses in chumbong village. Pincode of chumbong village locality is 737121.

When it comes to administration, Chumbong 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, Chumbong village comes under Soreong-chakung Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Naya Bazar is nearest town to chumbong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Chumbong

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,796 909 887
Literate Population 1,249 671 578
Illiterate Population 547 238 309

Connectivity of Chumbong

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Chumbong

Frequently Asked Questions about Chumbong

Where is Chumbong located?

Chumbong village is situated in Soreng Subdivision, within the West District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chumbong?

Chumbong serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Chumbong?

The pincode of Chumbong is 737121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Chumbong as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Chumbong is 1,796, with 909 males and 887 females.

How many households are there in Chumbong as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Chumbong village has a total of 390 households.

What is the literacy rate in Chumbong as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chumbong is 69.54%. The male literacy rate is 73.82%, while the female literacy rate is 65.16%.