Okhery
About Okhery
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Okhery village is 261084. Okhery village is located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 38km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 90km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Okhrey is the gram panchayat of Okhery village.
The total geographical area of village is 641.76 hectares. Okhery has a total population of 1,683 peoples, out of which male population is 821 while female population is 862. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1049 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of okhery village is 72.25% out of which 78.20% males and 66.59% females are literate. There are about 366 houses in okhery village. Pincode of okhery village locality is 737121.
When it comes to administration, Okhery 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, Okhery village comes under Daramdin Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Naya Bazar is nearest town to okhery village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 45km away.
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Population of Okhery
The population details of Okhery cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,683 | 821 | 862 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 171 | 87 | 84 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 70 | 36 | 34 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,445 | 699 | 746 |
| Literate Population | 1,216 | 642 | 574 |
| Illiterate Population | 467 | 179 | 288 |
Connectivity of Okhery
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Okhery
Where is Okhery located?
Okhery village is situated in Soreng Subdivision, within the West District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Okhery?
The Gram Panchayat of Okhery is Okhrey (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Okhery?
The pincode of Okhery is 737121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Okhery as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Okhery is 1,683, with 821 males and 862 females.
How many households are there in Okhery as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Okhery village has a total of 366 households.
What is the literacy rate in Okhery as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Okhery is 72.25%. The male literacy rate is 78.20%, while the female literacy rate is 66.59%.