Lachen Population
As per the 2011 Census, Lachen Village has a population of 1.33 k (1,325) with 736 (736) males and 589 (589) females.The sex ratio in Lachen is 801, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lachen Village is 129 (129) which is 9.74% of Lachen Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lachen Village is 792 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Lachen village is listed as part of the Chungthang Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the North District District in the state of SIKKIM in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Lachen Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Lachen Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.51 k (1,509), indicating a 13.84% increased from Lachen's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 834 , and the estimated female population is 673 .
Lachen Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Lachen Village estimated population is projected to be 1.52 k (1,522), projecting a 14.82% increased from Lachen's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 841 , and the estimated female population is 681 .
Lachen Literacy Rate
Lachen Village has a literacy rate of 52.09% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lachen Village is 60.39 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lachen Village is 41.73 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lachen
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 52.09 | 60.39 | 41.73 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 52.09 | 60.39 | 41.73 |
Lachen Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lachen Village is 20 (20) with 13 (13) males and 7 (7) females, which is 1.51% of Lachen Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 539 females for every 1000 males.
Lachen Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lachen Village is 1.15 k (1,148) with 604 (604) males and 544 (544) females, which is 86.64% of Lachen Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 901 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lachen
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 801 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 801 |
Lachen Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Lachen Village are 338 (338).
Lachen Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Lachen Village, there are about 737 (737) workers, making up nearly 55.62% of the Lachen Village total population. Out of these, around 499 (499) are male workers, and about 238 (238) are female workers.
Lachen - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.51 k (1,509) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.52 k (1,522) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.54 k (1,535) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.55 k (1,546) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.56 k (1,559) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.57 k (1,572) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.58 k (1,582) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.59 k (1,593) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.60 k (1,604) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.61 k (1,613) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.62 k (1,623) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.63 k (1,632) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.64 k (1,643) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Lachen Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.64 k (1,643), with a male population of 904 (904) and a female population of 738 (738). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Lachen Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Lachen Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lachung | 2,495 |
| 2 | Chungthang | 3,970 |
| 3 | Shipgyer | 710 |
| 4 | Tung | 237 |
| 5 | Lachen Forest Block | 3 |