Categories in Namchi
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Namchi
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Education | 100 |
| Hotels and motels | 86 |
| Restaurants | 78 |
| Other accommodation | 64 |
| Churches | 50 |
| Shopping | 39 |
| Apartments | 31 |
| Public administration | 29 |
| Religion | 27 |
| Corporate management | 24 |
Namchi Facts
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population | 5,184 |
| Male Population | 2,691 (51.9%) |
| Female Population | 2,493 (48.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +710.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +0.5% |
| Median Age | 24.8 years (Male: 25.3, Female: 24.3) |
| Neighborhoods | Agam Gram, Debrung |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | India Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 27.16494, 88.36380 |
| Pin Codes | 737126 |
Map of Namchi
Interactive Map
Namchi Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 640 | 3,268 | 5,157 | 5,097 | 5,184 |
| Population Density | 200.8 / km² | 1,025.3 / km² | 1,617.9 / km² | 1,599.1 / km² | 1,626.4 / km² |
Namchi Population change from 2000 to 2015
Decrease of 1.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namchi | +696.4% | +56% | -1.2% |
| Sikkim | +81.1% | +36.8% | +20.1% |
| India | +111.1% | +50.6% | +24.5% |
Namchi Median Age
Median Age: 24.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namchi | 24.8 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
| Sikkim | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs | 26.1 yrs |
| India | 24.9 yrs | 25.4 yrs | 24.5 yrs |
Namchi Population Density
Population Density: 1,626 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namchi | 5,184 | 3.188 km² | 1,626 / km² |
| Sikkim | 627,100 | 7,134.8 km² | 87.9 / km² |
| India | 1,307 million | 3,083,563.4 km² | 424 / km² |
Namchi Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1700 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Namchi
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Namchi
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Namchi CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namchi | 8,942 tn | 1.72 tn | 2,805.3 tons/km² |
| Sikkim | 1,190,157 tn | 1.9 tn | 166.8 tons/km² |
| India | 1,928,568,344 tn | 1.48 tn | 625.4 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 8,942 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.72 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,805.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (7) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/16/19 | 11:56 PM | 3.8 | 54.1 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:15 AM | 4.4 | 54.6 km | 52,910 m | 29km NNW of Ilam, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/20/18 | 4:08 AM | 4.4 | 88.1 km | 38,300 m | 17km E of Dhankuta, Nepal | usgs.gov |
| 6/17/18 | 3:07 PM | 4.4 | 30.3 km | 49,760 m | 12km SSW of Mangan, India | usgs.gov |
| 12/2/17 | 11:43 PM | 4.2 | 31.1 km | 10,000 m | 24km NW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 5/16/17 | 10:13 PM | 4.2 | 26.2 km | 10,000 m | 23km NNW of Naya Bazar, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/26/17 | 9:42 PM | 4.5 | 19 km | 24,390 m | 5km SSE of Rangpo, India | usgs.gov |
| 3/7/17 | 10:28 AM | 4 | 79.4 km | 10,000 m | 2km NE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
| 3/12/16 | 4:15 PM | 3.9 | 84.2 km | 14,880 m | 9km NW of Birpara, India | usgs.gov |
| 2/13/16 | 9:37 PM | 3.7 | 83.1 km | 50,320 m | 16km NNE of Samtse, Bhutan | usgs.gov |
Namchi
Namchi (Nepali : नाम्ची) or Namtse is the capital of the South Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The appellation Namchi means Sky (Nam) High (Chi) in Sikkimese.
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