West

West is a district and city located in Sikkim State of India. This article provides an in depth look at West district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Subdivision or sub-districts.

West District overview

West is Town in Sikkim serves as administrative headquarter of West district. Total area of West District is 1,166 km² including 1,162 km² rural area and 4 km² urban area. There are 2 Subdivisions part of West District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of West District, West has 125 villages.

Gyalshing is the largest tehsil in West district by area covering 836 km² and Soreng is the smallest tehsil in West district by area covering 330 km². Gyalshing is the largest tehsil by population while Soreng is the smallest tehsil by population in West district.

Population of West District

As of the 2011 census, West district has a population of approximately 136,435 peoples which is divided into urban population of 5,248 and rular population of 131,187. The population density in West region is about 117.0 persons per square kilometer.

Households of West District

There are about 28,023 houses in the district, including 1,133 urban houses and 26,890 rural houses. The average household size is about 4.87 people

List Of Subdivision in West District

West district is divided into several Subdivisions or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 2 tehsils in West district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Subdivision in West:

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