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★ District of Sikkim ★

Namchi

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Area · — km²
Population · 1,46,850
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About the district

Namchi — district of Sikkim

Namchi is a district in Sikkim. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Namchi

Home to the sacred Kanyeshwari Temple and Chardham pilgrimage site on Solophok Hill.

District HQ
Namchi

Must-visit places in Namchi

temple

Kanyeshwari Temple

Ancient hilltop temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyeshwari, an important pilgrimage destination in South Sikkim.

  • temple
    Chardham Pilgrimage Site

    Sacred site featuring replicas of four major Hindu pilgrimage destinations on Solophok Hill.

  • monument
    Samdruptse

    Large statue and religious monument celebrating Guru Padmasambhava, visible across the southern valleys.

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Then & Now

Namchi district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,24,031
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
1,46,231
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
25,432
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
29,985
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 155 villages

Namchi district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
64,910Census 2011
Female population
59,121Census 2011
Sex ratio
911 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
25,432Census 2011
SC population
4,882Census 2011
ST population
36,329Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,46,231+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
29,985RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
66,032Census 2011
Cultivators
24,728Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,409Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
88.5%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,390 / 1,39999% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,527Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Namchi district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

43 places mapped
Coverage
7 of 155 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • Shop· 13
  • Restaurant· 9
  • Temple· 8
  • Hospital· 4
  • Fuel· 2
  • ATM· 2
  • School· 1
  • Post office· 1
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Church· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Namchi district.

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All 4 mandals of Namchi

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155 villages · 54 GPs
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Top villages in Namchi

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Namchi

How many mandals and villages are in Namchi district?

Namchi district has 4 mandals and 155 revenue villages across 54 gram panchayats in Sikkim.

Where is the headquarters of Namchi district?

The district headquarters of Namchi is —.

What is the pincode of Namchi district?

Namchi district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Namchi may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Namchi fall under?

Namchi district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Namchi district?

Namchi district had a population of 1,46,850 per the 2011 Census, across 155 villages.

When was Namchi district formed?

Namchi district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Namchi district?

Major rivers in Namchi district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Namchi

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