Hilley Forest Block
Hilley Forest Block is a village located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 37km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 83km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Okhrey is the gram panchayat of Hilley Forest Block village.
Hilley Forest Block has its own place in the vibrant West District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.
About Hilley Forest Block
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Hilley Forest Block is 261100. Naya Bazar is nearest town to Hilley Forest Block village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
When it comes to local governance, Hilley Forest Block 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 Hilley Forest Block
Population of Hilley Forest Block
Below is a concise population overview of Hilley Forest Block as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.
Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
---|---|---|---|
Total Population | 36 | 31 | 5 |
Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4 | 4 | N/A |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 19 | 14 | 5 |
Literate Population | 30 | 28 | 2 |
Illiterate Population | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Hilley Forest Block village:
- The total population of Hilley Forest Block village is around 36, including approximately 31 males and 5 females, with a sex ratio of 161 females per 1,000 males.
- There are about 3 children aged 0–6 years in Hilley Forest Block village, reflecting the young population in the village.
- Hilley Forest Block village has 4 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 19 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy rate of Hilley Forest Block village is about 83.33%, with male literacy at 90.32% and female literacy at 40.00%.
- There are around 7 households in Hilley Forest Block village.
Connectivity of Hilley Forest Block
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Hilley Forest Block. As per the 2011 stats, Hilley Forest Block had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
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Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Hilley Forest Block
Knowing the nearby villages of Hilley Forest Block helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Hilley Forest Block.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilley Forest Block
- Where is Hilley Forest Block located?
- Hilley Forest Block village is situated in Soreng Subdivision, within the West District district of Sikkim, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Hilley Forest Block?
- The Gram Panchayat of Hilley Forest Block is Okhrey (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
- What is the pincode of Hilley Forest Block?
- The pincode of Hilley Forest Block is 737121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Hilley Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Hilley Forest Block is 36, with 31 males and 5 females.
- How many households are there in Hilley Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Hilley Forest Block village has a total of 7 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Hilley Forest Block as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Hilley Forest Block is 83.33%. The male literacy rate is 90.32%, while the female literacy rate is 40.00%.