Chungthang subdivision
Chungthang | |
|---|---|
Subdivision | |
 Gurudongmar Lake, one of the highest lakes in the world. | |
 Chungthang subdivision's location in North Sikkim. | |
| Country | India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District | North Sikkim |
| Area | |
• Total | 3,285 km2 (1,268 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• Total | 10,038 |
| • Density | 3.1/km2 (7.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-SK |
Chungthang subdivision is one of the two sub-districts of North Sikkim district, in the state of Sikkim, India.[1] Chungthang is the headquarters.[1] Covering an area of 3285 km², Chungthang is home to a population of 10038 people, according to the 2011 Census.
Villages
[edit]It contains nine census-designated villages:[2]
- Chungthang
- Lachen
- Lachung
- Shipgyer
- Tung
- Lachen Forest Block
- Thangu Forest Block
- Lachung Forest Block
- Chungthang Forest Block
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sikkim Administrative Divisions (PDF) (Map). The Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India, New Delhi, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
- ^ "MDDS e-Governance Code (Sikkim Rural)" (PDF). Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2011. Retrieved 2011-10-15.