Lachung Population
As per the 2011 Census, Lachung Village has a population of 2.50 k (2,495) with 1.80 k (1,796) males and 699 (699) females.The sex ratio in Lachung is 390, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Lachung Village is 114 (114) which is 4.57% of Lachung Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Lachung Village is 782 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Lachung 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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Male Population
Female Population
Lachung Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Lachung Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.84 k (2,841), indicating a 13.84% increased from Lachung's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.03 k, and the estimated female population is 799 .
Lachung Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Lachung Village estimated population is projected to be 2.87 k (2,865), projecting a 14.82% increased from Lachung's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.05 k, and the estimated female population is 808 .
Lachung Literacy Rate
Lachung Village has a literacy rate of 75.56% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Lachung Village is 85.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Lachung Village is 48.54 lower than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Lachung
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 75.56 | 85.68 | 48.54 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 75.56 | 85.68 | 48.54 |
Lachung Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Lachung Village is 13 (13) with 10 (10) males and 3 (3) females, which is 0.52% of Lachung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 300 females for every 1000 males.
Lachung Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Lachung Village is 1.06 k (1,063) with 569 (569) males and 494 (494) females, which is 42.61% of Lachung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 869 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Lachung
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 390 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 390 |
Lachung Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Lachung Village are 401 (401).
Lachung Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Lachung Village, there are about 1.95 k (1,952) workers, making up nearly 78.24% of the Lachung Village total population. Out of these, around 1.53 k (1,525) are male workers, and about 427 (427) are female workers.
Lachung - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.84 k (2,841) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.87 k (2,865) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.89 k (2,890) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.91 k (2,910) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.93 k (2,934) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.96 k (2,959) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.98 k (2,979) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.00 k (2,999) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.02 k (3,020) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.04 k (3,036) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.06 k (3,056) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.07 k (3,073) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.09 k (3,093) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Lachung Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.09 k (3,093), with a male population of 2.21 k (2,205) and a female population of 876 (876). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Lachung Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Lachung Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lachen | 1,325 |
| 2 | Chungthang | 3,970 |
| 3 | Shipgyer | 710 |
| 4 | Tung | 237 |
| 5 | Lachen Forest Block | 3 |
| 6 | Thangu Forest Block | 1,294 |