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.