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Village code 260925

Lachen Village, Chungthang Sub-Division: Map, PIN Code and Population

Lachen is a village in Chungthang Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, North District district, Sikkim. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Quick answer: Lachen is in Chungthang Sub-Division, North District, Sikkim, India. Census village code: 260925. PIN code: 737113. Population: 1,325.

Data last reviewed: 22 June 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.

Lachen village map in Sikkim
Lachen village map image for Chungthang Sub-Division, Sikkim.

Village Overview

Lachen is a village in Chungthang Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, North District district, Sikkim. For Lachen, the population is 1,325, PIN code is 737113 and Census village code is 260925. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

Google Map of Lachen Village

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This Google Map helps you find the general location of Lachen village. Do not use it for land boundaries, survey numbers or ownership. Check those details with official land records.

Nearby Villages by Straight-Line Distance

These nearby villages are calculated from matched village map records. Distances are approximate straight-line distances, not road, route, driving or travel distances.

Distance to Nearby Administrative Centers

These distances use representative village points and generated sub-division/block centroids. They are approximate straight-line distances for orientation, not road, route, driving or travel distances.

Approximate administrative distance for Lachen
Sub-Division map centerabout 13 km SE
C.D. Block map centerabout 13 km SE
Distance basisApproximate straight-line distance from representative village point to member-village centroid

Quick Facts

Quick facts for Lachen village
Village code260925
PIN code737113
Population1,325
Households338
Area3,635.80 ha / 36.36 sq. km / 8,984 acres
Population density36 people per sq. km
Current stateSikkim
Census 2011 stateSikkim
Current districtNorth District
Census 2011 districtNorth District

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 737113. This helps users verify the postal area for Lachen, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Lachen village
PIN code737113
Post offices linked with this PINPelling SO, Bermiok BO, Darap BO, Dentam BO, Hee Gaon BO, and Kaluk BO
Best matching post officePelling SO (Post office)
Delivery office records12
Postal districtSoreng and West District
Postal stateSikkim
Postal divisionSikkim Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

PIN Code Boundary

Census 2011 reports PIN code 737113 for this village. View PIN 737113 post offices, villages and approximate postal boundary. Boundary data is not available in the local source. PIN boundaries are postal service area references, not village, land, survey or legal boundaries.

Nearby Post Offices by Distance

These related post offices are matched from the reported PIN code and ranked by approximate straight-line distance. The distance is for local orientation only, not road, delivery or travel distance.

Nearby post office distance for Lachen
Mechi Aching BO (BO)21 km S
Namphu BO (BO)21 km S
Radhu Khandu BO (BO)21 km S
Thingling BO (BO)21 km S
Yuksom BO (BO)51 km SW

Location and Administration

Lachen comes under Lachen gram panchayat and Chungthang C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Chungthang Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The sub-division headquarters is Not reported at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Not reported, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Lachen
Current stateSikkim
Census 2011 stateSikkim
Current districtNorth District
Census 2011 districtNorth District
State code11
District code241
Sub-Division / Census sub-district code0001
C.D. Block code0001
Block panchayat code0001

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Lachen village and its household count.

Total population

1,325 residents in 338 households

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Government primary school

Available; count: 1

Middle school

Available; government count: 1

Secondary school

Available; government count: 1

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Lachen
Primary health sub-centre1
Dispensary1
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Lachen
Major district roadAvailable
Black topped roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
CSC / internet cafeAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Lachen
Treated tap waterAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Lachen
Net area sown221.90 hectares
Unirrigated area221.90 hectares
Forest area3,191.60 hectares
Second cropMilk Product
Third cropMilk Product

How to Reach Lachen

The nearest major town is not reported is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Chungthang is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Lachen
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Sub-Division, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Lachen. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Lachen
Black Topped (Pucca) RoadAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
Internet Cafes / Common Service Centre (CSC)Available
Govt Primary SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Middle SchoolAvailable; 1
Govt Secondary SchoolAvailable; 1
Primary Health Sub Centre1
Dispensary1
ASHAAvailable
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, sub-division, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lachen village located?

Lachen is located in Chungthang Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: North District.

Which Sub-Division is Lachen in?

Lachen is in Chungthang Sub-Division. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Lachen in?

District: North District.

What is the village code of Lachen?

The Census village code of Lachen is 260925.

What is the PIN code of Lachen?

The PIN code reported for Lachen is 737113.

What is the population of Lachen?

Lachen has 1,325 residents in 338 households as per Census 2011.

Which crops are grown in Lachen?

The main crops reported for Lachen are Milk Product.

What land-use details are available for Lachen?

Land-use details for Lachen include net area sown: 221.90 hectares and unirrigated area: 221.90 hectares.

Is there a government primary school in Lachen?

Government primary school status for Lachen is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Lachen?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Lachen?

The total geographical area of Lachen is 3,635.80 hectares.

How many households are in Lachen?

Lachen has 338 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Lachen?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

Is electricity available for homes in Lachen?

Domestic power supply is available in the village.

Is there an all-weather road to Lachen?

All-weather road status for Lachen is available in the village.

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