Chakung Population
As per the 2011 Census, Chakung Village has a population of 1.86 k (1,859) with 930 (930) males and 929 (929) females.The sex ratio in Chakung is 999, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chakung Village is 142 (142) which is 7.64% of Chakung Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chakung Village is 1328 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Chakung village is listed as part of the Soreng Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the West 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
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Chakung Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Chakung Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.12 k (2,117), indicating a 13.84% increased from Chakung's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.05 k, and the estimated female population is 1.06 k.
Chakung Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Chakung Village estimated population is projected to be 2.14 k (2,135), projecting a 14.82% increased from Chakung's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.06 k, and the estimated female population is 1.07 k.
Chakung Literacy Rate
Chakung Village has a literacy rate of 79.15% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chakung Village is 85.85 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chakung Village is 72.29 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chakung
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.15 | 85.85 | 72.29 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.15 | 85.85 | 72.29 |
Chakung Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chakung Village is 53 (53) with 27 (27) males and 26 (26) females, which is 2.85% of Chakung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 963 females for every 1000 males.
Chakung Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chakung Village is 325 (325) with 165 (165) males and 160 (160) females, which is 17.48% of Chakung Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 970 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chakung
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 999 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 999 |
Chakung Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Chakung Village are 380 (380).
Chakung Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Chakung Village, there are about 1.06 k (1,063) workers, making up nearly 57.18% of the Chakung Village total population. Out of these, around 565 (565) are male workers, and about 498 (498) are female workers.
Chakung - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.12 k (2,117) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 2.14 k (2,135) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 2.15 k (2,153) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 2.17 k (2,168) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 2.19 k (2,186) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 2.21 k (2,205) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 2.22 k (2,220) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 2.24 k (2,235) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 2.25 k (2,250) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 2.26 k (2,262) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 2.28 k (2,277) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 2.29 k (2,289) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 2.31 k (2,305) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Chakung Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.31 k (2,305), with a male population of 1.14 k (1,142) and a female population of 1.16 k (1,164). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Chakung Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Chakung Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Timberbong | 2,156 |
| 2 | Tharpu | 1,117 |
| 3 | Soreng | 3,818 |
| 4 | Malbasey | 2,888 |
| 5 | Mendo-Goan | 925 |
| 6 | Chumbong | 1,796 |
| 7 | Zoom | 1,841 |
| 8 | Hilley Forest Block | 36 |
| 9 | Sombaria Forest Block | 4 |
| 10 | Soreng Forest Block | 28 |