Bongten is a village located in the Dentam Subdivision of Gyalshing district,Sikkim, India. This article offers a comprehensive insight into Bongten's demographic details, population statistics, household information, administrative setup and a list of nearby villages.
| Administrative & Basic Details | |
|---|---|
| Village | Bongten |
| Pincode | 737113 |
| Village Code | 261023 |
| Sub-District | Dentam |
| Sub-District Code | 6398 |
| District | Gyalshing |
| District Code | 228 |
| State/UT | Sikkim |
| State/UT Code | 11 |
| Gram Panchayat | Bongten Sapong |
| Gram Panchayat Code | 254712 |
| Block Panchayat | |
| Block Panchayat Code | |
| Total Population (2011 Census) | 673 |
| Total Households | 132 |
Bongten has a population of 673 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Bongten Sapong Gram Panchayat and the Block Panchayat in Dentam District. The village has 132 households and is identified by village code 261023. Bongten is located in the 737113 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Dentam Sub-District.
As of the 2011 census, Population of Bongten has a population of approximately 673 people, where the male population is 338 and the female population is 335.
| Total | 673 |
| Male | 338 |
| Female | 335 |
There are approximately 132 households in Bongten. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.
| Type | Stats |
|---|---|
| Household | 132 |
| People / Family | 5 |
Bongten falls under the Dentam Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Bongten is Dentam, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.
As per the 2011 Census, Bongten presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.
Literacy in Bongten Village (2011):
| Total | 414 |
| Male | 223 |
| Female | 191 |
illiteracy in Bongten Village (2011):
| Total | 259 |
| Male | 115 |
| Female | 144 |