Barfung
Barfung is a revenue village in Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim. It had a population of 3,910 in 927 households (Census 2011).
3,910 souls. 927 homes.
Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim.
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Barfung today
- Banana₹2,200Siliguri APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 28 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹2,800Darjeeling APMC · 28 Oct 2026
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Barfung is a village in Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim. At the 2011 Census it had 3,910 people in 927 households, with a literacy rate of 83.0%. Its postal pincode is 737126.
Gram panchayat
Parts of Barfung fall under these panchayats:
- Barfung Zarung
- Ravong Barfung
Other villages in Barfung Zarung, Ravong Barfung
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Barfung compares
By population, Barfung ranks #1 of 25 inhabited villages in Ravangla subdivision.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Barfung had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 6 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Available
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Barfung at a glance
Barfung is a village of 3,910 people in 927 households (Census 2011) in Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim, the 1st of 25 inhabited villages in Ravangla subdivision by population. Literacy is 83.0%, 5.3 points above the subdivision figure of 77.7%, and the sex ratio is 965 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 737126; the LGD village code is 261213.
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Key facts — Barfung
Villages sharing pincode 737126
Other villages in Ravangla subdivision
View all 30 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 3,910Census 2011
- Male / female
- 1,990 / 1,920
- Households
- 927
- People per home
- 4.2
- Literacy rate
- 83.0%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Barfung on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Barfung. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Barfung · 27.1551° N, 88.3508° E
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Government jobs near Barfung
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Essential services & places near Barfung
Barfung isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Ravangla subdivision, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices108 in Namchi district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NORBUTHANG COMPLEX RAVANGLA SOUTH SIKKIM RAVANGLA SIKKIM 737139
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics35 in Namchi district
Schools & anganwadis2 in Namchi district
Colleges & universities1 in Namchi district
Police & fire stations1 in Namchi district
Government offices3 in Namchi district
Temples14 in Namchi district
Churches2 in Namchi district
Other places of worship17 in Namchi district
Transport10 in Namchi district
Agriculture services4 in Namchi district
Community places4 in Namchi district
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People often ask about Barfung
Where is Barfung located?
Barfung is a village in Ravangla subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim, India.
Which district is Barfung in?
Barfung is in Namchi district of Sikkim.
What is the pincode of Barfung?
The pincode of Barfung, Ravangla, Namchi is 737126.
What is the population of Barfung?
As per the 2011 Census, Barfung had a population of 3,910 (1,990 males and 1,920 females).
How many households are there in Barfung?
Barfung had 927 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Barfung?
The literacy rate of Barfung was 83.0% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Barfung?
Barfung had 965 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Barfung?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Barfung is 261213 and its Census 2011 village code is 261213.
Which villages are near Barfung?
Villages near Barfung include Omi (about 19 km), Rimbick (about 24 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 Barfung?
- Hospital
- PHC / clinic
- Pharmacy
- School
- Bank
- ATM
- Post office
- Market
- Police
- Petrol bunk
- Bus stop
- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Namchi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Siliguri APMC, Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC, Darjeeling APMC, Darjeeling district — about 34 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 28 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Banana - Ripe | Siliguri APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,500 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Darjeeling APMC | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,400 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Darjeeling APMC | 7,600 | 7,800 | 7,700 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) · Green Ginger | Siliguri APMC | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Siliguri APMC | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,200 | 28 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 Barfung's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Barfung →Compare Barfung with… →All villages in Ravangla →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 ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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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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