All Information About Namchi Subdistrict
Detailed information about Namchi Subdistrict or Tehsil/Taluka
Namchi is one of the Tehsils (also referred to as Talukas) in the Namchi District of Sikkim State.
Administrative Overview
| Tehsil Name | Namchi - |
|---|---|
| Tehsil Code | 1551 |
| District | Namchi |
| Census Code 2011 | 1551 |
| Number of Grampanchayats | 31 |
| Number of Villages | 84 |
Assembly and Parliament Details
| Parliamentary Constituency | Sikkim (Code: 192) |
| Assembly Constituency | Barfung (Code: 1351) |
| MLA (Member of Legislative Assembly) of Barfung | Tashi Thendup Bhutia ( 2019) |
| Next Assembly Election | 2024 |
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Namchi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
98,895
M: 51,339
F: 47,556 |
| Rural |
77,696
M: 40,517
F: 37,179 |
| Urban |
21,199
M: 10,822
F: 10,377 |
Number of Households: 20,897
Population Distribution
Total: 98,895 (Male: 51,339, Female: 47,556)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,086 (Male: 5,129, Female: 4,957)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 4,602 (Male: 2,321, Female: 2,281)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,875 (Male: 12,581, Female: 12,294)
Literate Population
Total: 73,690 (Male: 40,650, Female: 33,040)
Illiterate Population
Total: 25,205 (Male: 10,689, Female: 14,516)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 48,775 (Male: 30,044, Female: 18,731)
Main Workers
Total: 34,697 (Male: 23,788, Female: 10,909)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,078 (Male: 6,256, Female: 7,822)
Non-Workers
Total: 50,120 (Male: 21,295, Female: 28,825)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 15,007 (Male: 9,478, Female: 5,529)
- Agricultural Laborers: 873 (Male: 560, Female: 313)
- Household Industry Workers: 355 (Male: 255, Female: 100)
- Other Workers: 18,462 (Male: 13,495, Female: 4,967)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,041 (Male: 2,745, Female: 4,296)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,246 (Male: 552, Female: 694)
- Household Industry Workers: 454 (Male: 220, Female: 234)
- Other Workers: 5,337 (Male: 2,739, Female: 2,598)
Population and Demographics (2011 Census)
The 2011 Census provides the following insights into the population of Namchi Tehsil:
| Population Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Total |
98,895
M: 51,339
F: 47,556 |
| Rural |
77,696
M: 40,517
F: 37,179 |
| Urban |
21,199
M: 10,822
F: 10,377 |
Number of Households: 20,897
Population Distribution
Total: 98,895 (Male: 51,339, Female: 47,556)
Children (0-6 years)
Total: 10,086 (Male: 5,129, Female: 4,957)
Scheduled Castes (SC)
Total: 4,602 (Male: 2,321, Female: 2,281)
Scheduled Tribes (ST)
Total: 24,875 (Male: 12,581, Female: 12,294)
Literate Population
Total: 73,690 (Male: 40,650, Female: 33,040)
Illiterate Population
Total: 25,205 (Male: 10,689, Female: 14,516)
Employment and Work Classification
Total Workers
Total: 48,775 (Male: 30,044, Female: 18,731)
Main Workers
Total: 34,697 (Male: 23,788, Female: 10,909)
Marginal Workers
Total: 14,078 (Male: 6,256, Female: 7,822)
Non-Workers
Total: 50,120 (Male: 21,295, Female: 28,825)
Main Workers
- Cultivators: 15,007 (Male: 9,478, Female: 5,529)
- Agricultural Laborers: 873 (Male: 560, Female: 313)
- Household Industry Workers: 355 (Male: 255, Female: 100)
- Other Workers: 18,462 (Male: 13,495, Female: 4,967)
Marginal Workers
- Cultivators: 7,041 (Male: 2,745, Female: 4,296)
- Agricultural Laborers: 1,246 (Male: 552, Female: 694)
- Household Industry Workers: 454 (Male: 220, Female: 234)
- Other Workers: 5,337 (Male: 2,739, Female: 2,598)
Grampanchayat List of Namchi Tehsil/Taluka
Namchi Tehsil comprises 31 Gram Panchayats and 84 villages. Below is a list of Gram Panchayats within Namchi. You can explore detailed profiles of each Gram Panchayat, including village-wise populations and governance structures.
Frequently Asked Questions about Namchi
Namchi is located in the Namchi District of Sikkim State, India.
Namchi Tehsil has 84 villages.
Namchi has a total of 31 Gram Panchayats.
The total population of Namchi is 98,895.
In Namchi, there are 51,339 males and 47,556 females.
There are 10,086 children in Namchi, comprising 5,129 males and 4,957 females.
In Namchi, the literate population is 73,690 (40,650 males and 33,040 females). The illiterate population is 25,205 (10,689 males and 14,516 females).