Gangtok is a subdivision and city located in the state of Sikkim, India. This article offers a detailed overview of Gangtok Sub-District, including its population, demographic information, household data, administration details, and a comprehensive list of villages in the Gangtok Subdivision.
Gangtok is a subdivision located in the Gangtok District of Sikkim, India. Covering an area of 563 km², Gangtok is home to a population of 219450 people, according to the 2011 Census. The sub-district has a high population density of 390 /km² (people per squar km), making it one of the densely populated regions in the district.
Gangtok comprises a total of 70 villages, each contributing to the vibrant and diverse demographic makeup of the region. The area plays a crucial role in the overall administration and rural development of Gangtok District.
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gangtok Subdivision stands at approximately 219450 people. This population is divided into an urban population of 116604 and a rural population of 102846. With a population density of around 390 /km² (persons per square kilometer), Gangtok is a highly populated region in Gangtok District, contributing significantly to the demographic profile of the area.
| Rural | Urban | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 102846 | 116604 | 219450 |
| Male | 57118 | 61111 | 118229 |
| Female | 45728 | 55493 | 101221 |
The Gangtok Subdivision consists of approximately 47775 households, including 27422 urban households and 20353 rural households. The average household size in the subdivision is about 4.59persons per household , reflecting the area's population density and family structures. The majority of households are located in rural areas, contributing to the overall demographic profile of Gangtok in Gangtok District.
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 20353 | 27422 | 47775 |
In Gangtok Subdivision, villages are categorized based on their population sizes. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| Population | Villages |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 3 |
| 200-499 | 16 |
| 500-999 | 16 |
| 1000-1999 | 18 |
| 2000-4999 | 14 |
| 5000-9999 | 3 |
| 10000 and above | 0 |
Gangtok district is divided into several Subdivision or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 40 villages in Gangtok Subdivision. The following is a list of villages in Gangtok Subdivision.
| # | Villages | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barbing | Rey Mendu |
| 2 | Bhusuk | Bhusuk Naitam |
| 3 | Chinzey | Rawatey Rumtek |
| 4 | Chuba | Namli |
| 5 | Gangtok Forest Block | Kyongnosla |
| 6 | Gnathang | Gnathang |
| 7 | Gnathang | Kyongnosla |
| 8 | Kambal | Samdong Kambel |
| 9 | Kyongnosla Forest Block | Kyongnosla |
| 10 | Lingdok | Lingdok Nampong |
| 11 | Lingdum | Rey Mendu |
| 12 | Luing | Luing Parbing |
| 13 | Marchak | Samlik Marchak |
| 14 | Naitam | Bhusuk Naitam |
| 15 | Namin | Samlik Marchak |
| 16 | Namli | Namli |
| 17 | Namong | Bhusuk Naitam |
| 18 | Namphong | Lingdok Nampong |
| 19 | Nandok | Nandok Saramsa |
| 20 | Nathang Forest Block | Gnathang |
| 21 | Navey | Navey Shotak |
| 22 | Parbing | Luing Parbing |
| 23 | Penlong | Navey Shotak |
| 24 | Rakdong | Rakdong Tintek |
| 25 | Raleyhesey | Samdong Kambel |
| 26 | Ranipool Forest Block | Namli |
| 27 | Ranka | Ranka |
| 28 | Rawtey Rumtek | Rawatey Rumtek |
| 29 | Rey-Brock | Rey Mendu |
| 30 | Rey-Mindu | Rey Mendu |
| 31 | Rongyek | Rongay Tathangchen |
| 32 | Rumtek Forest Block | Rawatey Rumtek |
| 33 | Sajong Rumtek | Rawatey Rumtek |
| 34 | Samdong | Samdong Kambel |
| 35 | Sangtong | Ranka |
| 36 | Shotak | Navey Shotak |
| 37 | Syari | Kopibari Syari |
| 38 | Tathangchen | Rongay Tathangchen |
| 39 | Tintek | Rakdong Tintek |
| 40 | Tumlabong | Namli |
1. What is the total area of Gangtok Subdivision?
2. What is the population of Gangtok Subdivision?
3. How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in Gangtok?
4. What is the population density of Gangtok Subdivision?
5. How many households are there in Gangtok Subdivision?
6. What is the average household size inGangtok Subdivision?
7. How many villages are there in Gangtok Subdivision?