Khechodpalri
Khechodpalri is a revenue village in Yuksom subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It had a population of 696 in 141 households (Census 2011).
696 souls. 141 homes.
Yuksom subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim.
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Khechodpalri today
- Banana₹2,200Siliguri APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 27 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹2,800Darjeeling APMC · 27 Oct 2026
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Khechodpalri is a village in Yuksom subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. At the 2011 Census it had 696 people in 141 households, with a literacy rate of 81.1%. It is administered by the Khechodpalri gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 737111.
Gram panchayat
Khechodpalri is in the Khechodpalri gram panchayat.
Other villages in Khechodpalri
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Khechodpalri compares
By population, Khechodpalri ranks #10 of 24 inhabited villages in Yuksom subdivision.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Khechodpalri had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Khechodpalri at a glance
Khechodpalri is a village of 696 people in 141 households (Census 2011) in Yuksom subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim, the 10th of 24 inhabited villages in Yuksom subdivision by population. Literacy is 81.1%, 4.9 points above the subdivision figure of 76.2%, and the sex ratio is 928 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 737111; the LGD village code is 260985.
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Key facts — Khechodpalri
Villages sharing pincode 737111
Other villages in Yuksom subdivision
View all 26 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 696Census 2011
- Male / female
- 361 / 335
- Households
- 141
- People per home
- 4.9
- Literacy rate
- 81.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Khechodpalri on the map
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Khechodpalri · 27.2300° N, 88.2500° E
Electoral profile
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Essential services & places near Khechodpalri
Khechodpalri isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances or list places in Yuksom subdivision. These counts are for Gyalshing district.
Banks, ATMs & post offices4 in Gyalshing district
Hospitals & clinics12 in Gyalshing district
Schools & anganwadis2 in Gyalshing district
Police & fire stations1 in Gyalshing district
Churches1 in Gyalshing district
Other places of worship16 in Gyalshing district
Transport5 in Gyalshing district
Community places1 in Gyalshing district
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People often ask about Khechodpalri
Where is Khechodpalri located?
Khechodpalri is a village in Yuksom subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India.
Which district is Khechodpalri in?
Khechodpalri is in Gyalshing district of Sikkim.
Which gram panchayat does Khechodpalri belong to?
Khechodpalri comes under the Khechodpalri gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Khechodpalri?
The pincode of Khechodpalri, Yuksom, Gyalshing is 737111.
What is the population of Khechodpalri?
As per the 2011 Census, Khechodpalri had a population of 696 (361 males and 335 females).
How many households are there in Khechodpalri?
Khechodpalri had 141 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Khechodpalri?
The literacy rate of Khechodpalri was 81.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Khechodpalri?
Khechodpalri had 928 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Khechodpalri?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Khechodpalri is 260985 and its Census 2011 village code is 260985.
Which villages are near Khechodpalri?
Villages near Khechodpalri include Rimbick (within ~50 km), Omi (within ~50 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Khechodpalri?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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District climate page →No market in Gyalshing district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Siliguri APMC, Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC, Darjeeling APMC, Darjeeling district — about 42 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 27 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Banana - Ripe | Siliguri APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 2,600 | 2,800 | 2,700 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Darjeeling APMC | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,400 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Darjeeling APMC | 7,400 | 7,600 | 7,500 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) · Green Ginger | Siliguri APMC | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Siliguri APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 27 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Khechodpalri's shops.
Distances are approximate (the located villages of its district).
All villages near Khechodpalri →Compare Khechodpalri with… →All villages in Yuksom →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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