Kewzing
Kewzing is a revenue village in Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim. It had a population of 448 in 89 households (Census 2011).
448 souls. 89 homes.
Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim.
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Kewzing 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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Kewzing is a village in Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim. At the 2011 Census it had 448 people in 89 households, with a literacy rate of 76.7%. It is administered by the Kewzing Bakhim gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 737126.
Gram panchayat
Kewzing is in the Kewzing Bakhim gram panchayat.
Other villages in Kewzing Bakhim
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kewzing compares
By population, Kewzing ranks #20 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 Kewzing had in Census 2011
- Primary school Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Kewzing at a glance
Kewzing is a village of 448 people in 89 households (Census 2011) in Ravangla subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim, the 20th of 25 inhabited villages in Ravangla subdivision by population. Literacy is 76.7%, 1.0 points below the subdivision figure of 77.7%, and the sex ratio is 1,018 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 737126; the LGD village code is 261215.
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Key facts — Kewzing
Villages sharing pincode 737126
Other villages in Ravangla subdivision
View all 30 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 448Census 2011
- Male / female
- 222 / 226
- Households
- 89
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 76.7%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Kewzing on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Kewzing. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Kewzing · 27.1551° N, 88.3508° E
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Essential services & places near Kewzing
Kewzing 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 Kewzing
Where is Kewzing located?
Kewzing is a village in Ravangla subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim, India.
Which district is Kewzing in?
Kewzing is in Namchi district of Sikkim.
Which gram panchayat does Kewzing belong to?
Kewzing comes under the Kewzing Bakhim gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kewzing?
The pincode of Kewzing, Ravangla, Namchi is 737126.
What is the population of Kewzing?
As per the 2011 Census, Kewzing had a population of 448 (222 males and 226 females).
How many households are there in Kewzing?
Kewzing had 89 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Kewzing?
The literacy rate of Kewzing was 76.7% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Kewzing?
Kewzing had 1,018 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Kewzing?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kewzing is 261215 and its Census 2011 village code is 261215.
Which villages are near Kewzing?
Villages near Kewzing 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 Kewzing?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
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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 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 Kewzing's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Kewzing →Compare Kewzing 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 ↗
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- myScheme scheme finder ↗
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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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