Sopakha Village
Sopakha is a revenue village in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It had a population of 820 in 136 households (Census 2011).
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820 souls. 136 homes.
Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim.
Sopakha today
- Banana₹2,200Siliguri APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,900Darjeeling APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Sopakha at a glance
Sopakha is a mid-sized village of Dentam subdivision: 820 people in 136 households (Census 2011), 11th of its 23 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 76.5%, level with Gyalshing district's 76.3% (Dentam subdivision: 76.3%), while the sex ratio was 894 women per 1,000 men, below the district's 928. It falls under Sopakha gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 737113. The village covers 612 hectares — about 6.1 km², or roughly 134 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Dentam Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Self-help groups
- 4 self-help groups with 35 members (2020-21) Source: Ministry of Rural Development (DAY-NRLM), Village-wise Self Help Group and Members Count, data.gov.in (GODL-India), retrieved 2026-10-30
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q59863374 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Sopakha is in the Sopakha gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Sopakha compares
By population, Sopakha ranks #11 of 23 inhabited villages in Dentam subdivision.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Sopakha ranks
| Ranked by | Sopakha | In Gyalshing district | In Sikkim | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 820 | 30 of 66 | 223 of 421 (tied)above 47% | 751 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 136 | 41 of 66 | 264 of 421 (tied)above 37% | 146 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 76.5% | 28 of 66 | 258 of 421 (tied)above 38% | 75.8% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 894 per 1,000 males | 45 of 66 (tied) | 291 of 417 (tied)above 29% | 932 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 6.03 per household | 1 of 66 | 12 of 421above 97% | 4.97 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 133.9 per km² | 54 of 66 | 335 of 420above 20% | 267.4 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 66.2% | 16 of 66 | 67 of 421above 84% | 54.0% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Sopakha
In Gyalshing district
- Hee PatalDentam, Gyalshing505 people · 73.0% literate · 920 per 1,000 · 5.67 per householdCompare →
- ChumbongGyalshing, Gyalshing714 people · 71.8% literate · 930 per 1,000 · 5.45 per householdCompare →
- KarmatarDentam, Gyalshing1,284 people · 72.7% literate · 869 per 1,000 · 5.49 per householdCompare →
- LabdangYuksom, Gyalshing483 people · 71.9% literate · 894 per 1,000 · 5.49 per householdCompare →
- GangyapYuksom, Gyalshing695 people · 68.2% literate · 925 per 1,000 · 5.47 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Sikkim
- AritarRabdang, Gangtok556 people · 82.6% literate · 917 per 1,000 · 5.62 per householdCompare →
- Lower PaiyongYangang, Namchi760 people · 83.0% literate · 934 per 1,000 · 5.59 per householdCompare →
- BorongRavangla, Namchi1,033 people · 74.4% literate · 924 per 1,000 · 5.38 per householdCompare →
- ThangsingRabdang, Gangtok677 people · 76.5% literate · 907 per 1,000 · 5.29 per householdCompare →
- PachakRangpo, Pakyong919 people · 73.4% literate · 860 per 1,000 · 5.34 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Sopakha had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 2 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- 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.
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Villages sharing pincode 737113
Other villages in Dentam subdivision
View all 24 →Sopakha — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Sikkim's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 820Census 2011
- Male / female
- 433 / 387
- Households
- 136
- People per home
- 6.0
- Literacy rate
- 76.5%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 543
- Work participation
- 66.2%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Sopakha on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Sopakha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Sopakha · 27.2300° N, 88.2500° E
Electoral profile
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Latest posts from the village
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Sopakha
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
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No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Sopakha
Sopakha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances or list places in Dentam 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 Sopakha
Where is Sopakha located?
Sopakha is a village in Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India.
Which district is Sopakha in?
Sopakha is in Gyalshing district of Sikkim.
Which gram panchayat does Sopakha belong to?
Sopakha comes under the Sopakha gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Sopakha?
The pincode of Sopakha, Dentam, Gyalshing is 737113.
What is the population of Sopakha?
As per the 2011 Census, Sopakha had a population of 820 (433 males and 387 females).
How many households are there in Sopakha?
Sopakha had 136 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Sopakha?
Sopakha covers about 612 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Sopakha?
The literacy rate of Sopakha was 76.5% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Sopakha?
Sopakha had 894 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Sopakha in?
Sopakha is in the Dentam development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Sopakha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sopakha is 261028 and its Census 2011 village code is 261028.
Which villages are near Sopakha?
Villages near Sopakha include Karmi (about 13 km), Damthang (about 14 km), Manpur (about 18 km), Rimbick (about 19 km), Omi (about 25 km).
What is the population of Sopakha in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sopakha's Census 2011 population of 820 by Sikkim's official RGI projection (+15.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 950 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Sopakha?
The sarpanch of Sopakha has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
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
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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What do you need to find near Sopakha?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 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 Gyalshing district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Siliguri APMC, Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC, Darjeeling APMC, Darjeeling district — about 49 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Banana - Ripe | Siliguri APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Darjeeling APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,400 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Darjeeling APMC | 7,400 | 7,600 | 7,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Siliguri APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Nasik | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 5,800 | 6,000 | 5,900 | 15 Nov 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 Sopakha's shops. Best mandi price near Sopakha →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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