West District district is in Sikkim. Its Census district code is 242. This directory lists 125 villages in 2 Sub-District units.
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West District district village-code overview
West District district has Census district code 242. This page groups 125 village records into 2 Sub-District units.
Together, the listed village records report 131,187 people, 26,890 households, and 113,333.41 hectares. PIN codes are available for 119 of 125 village records.
Soreng has the highest reported population in this village-level list. Use the table to open a sub-district and then select the required village code.
Quick facts
- District
- West District
- District code
- 242
- State code
- 11
- Village records
- 125
- Sub-District / Sub-District units
- 2
- Census village codes
- 125
- Population listed
- 131,187
- Households listed
- 26,890
- Area listed
- 113,333.41 hectares
- PIN code coverage
- 119 of 125 village records
- Census year
- 2011
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West District census code lookup
Use this district page when you need the district code, Sub-District (sub-district) code, or Census village code for a village in West District district.
Each Sub-District row links to a full village-code list, and each village page shows the exact Census village code from the source data.
- State code
- 11
- District code
- 242
- Village code records
- 125
- Village code range
- 260980 to 261104
How to use the West District district village list
Use the Sub-District table to narrow the district records before opening a village page.
- Choose the correct Sub-District using its name and sub-district code.
- Open the village name to see its exact Census village code.
- Treat facility percentages as coverage in the historical source records, not current service availability.
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| Sub-District / Sub-District | Sub-district code | Villages | Village codes | Population | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyalshing | 01549 | 73 | 73 | 67,662 | 77,104.95 hectares |
| Soreng | 01550 | 52 | 52 | 63,525 | 36,228.47 hectares |
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| Village | Village code | Population | Households | PIN code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soreng | 261094 | 3,818 | 887 | 737121 |
| Maneybung | 261029 | 3,407 | 624 | 737113 |
| Upper Fambong | 261091 | 2,995 | 663 | 737121 |
| Yangthang | 261017 | 2,931 | 614 | 737111 |
| Malbasey | 261095 | 2,888 | 627 | 737121 |
| Hee | 261035 | 2,514 | 509 | 737113 |
| Barnyak | 261039 | 2,512 | 503 | 737113 |
| Singling | 261077 | 2,376 | 518 | 737121 |
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| Population range | Village records | Population listed |
|---|---|---|
| 0 / uninhabited | 6 | 0 |
| 1 to 499 | 21 | 5,441 |
| 500 to 999 | 42 | 30,295 |
| 1,000 to 1,999 | 44 | 63,612 |
| 2,000 to 4,999 | 12 | 31,839 |
This table has 3 columns. Use your screen reader table commands to move between rows and columns. On a small screen, the table can also be scrolled horizontally.
| Facility indicator | Villages reported | Share of village records |
|---|---|---|
| Villages with govt primary school | 106 | 84.8% |
| Villages with mobile phone coverage | 118 | 94.4% |
| Villages with post office | 0 | 0.0% |
| Villages with all-weather road | 96 | 76.8% |
| Villages with domestic power supply | 119 | 95.2% |
| Villages with pds shop | 89 | 71.2% |
| Villages with anganwadi centre | 109 | 87.2% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the district code of West District?
The district code shown for West District in this directory is 242.
How many villages are in West District district?
West District district has 125 village records in the Census 2011 directory.
How many Sub-District units or sub-districts are listed for West District?
West District district has 2 Sub-District units in this directory.
How can I find a village census code in West District?
Open a Sub-District link from the table, then select the village name. The village page shows its Census village code and source-based details.
Is the population on this page the full district population of West District?
No. The figures are calculated from the listed village records. They are reported village-level data, not a fresh official district total.
District code, village code, population, household count, area, and facility summaries are based on the Sikkim Census 2011 District Census Handbook village directory. Check current administrative boundaries and services with official sources.