Chumbong

Chumbong is a village 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.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chumbong is 261098. The village spans a total geographical area of 600.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737121. Naya Bazar is nearest town to Chumbong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chumbong 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 Soreong-chakung 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 Chumbong

Population of Chumbong

According to the 2011 Census, Chumbong has a total population of about 1,796, with approximately 909 males and 887 females. The sex ratio is around 975 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 202 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 38 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 428. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.54%, with male literacy at about 73.82% and female literacy near 65.16%. There are around 390 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chumbong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chumbong

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

Nearby Villages of Chumbong

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chumbong