Gerethang

Gerethang is a village located in the Yuksom Subdivision of Gyalshing district,Sikkim, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Gerethang, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Gerethang Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageGerethang
Pincode737111
Area261 Sq. Km
Village Code260982
Sub-DistrictYuksom
Sub-District Code6397
DistrictGyalshing
District Code228
State/UTSikkim
State/UT Code11
Gram PanchayatGerethang
Gram Panchayat Code254737
Block Panchayat
Block Panchayat Code
Total Population (2011 Census)1236
Total Households239
Nearest TownGyalshing (Distance: 40 Km)

Gerethang has a population of 1236 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Gerethang Gram Panchayat and the Block Panchayat in Yuksom District. The village has 239 households and is identified by village code 260982. Gerethang is located in the 737111 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Yuksom Sub-District.

Total Population of Gerethang

As of the 2011 census, Population of Gerethang has a population of approximately 1236 people, where the male population is 633 and the female population is 603.

Total 1236
Male 633
Female 603

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Gerethang

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Gerethang is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 48
Male 23
Female 25
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 124
Male 69
Female 55

Household in Gerethang

There are approximately 239 households in Gerethang. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 239
People / Family 5

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Gerethang

Gerethang falls under the Yuksom Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Gerethang is Yuksom, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Gerethang Village

As per the 2011 Census, Gerethang presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Gerethang Village (2011):

Total 914
Male 500
Female 414

illiteracy in Gerethang Village (2011):

Total 322
Male 133
Female 189

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Connectivity of Gerethang

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified No

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School2
Middle School1
Secondary School1
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Not Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Not Available
Handpump Not Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Gerethang

Frequently Asked Questions About Gerethang Village

The total population of Gerethang Village is approximately 1236 people.

The male population is 633, while the female population is 603.

Gerethang Village has about 239 households.

The average household size in Gerethang is approximately 5 people per household.

The total literate population is 914, which includes 500 males and 414 females.

The total illiterate population is 322, consisting of 133 males and 189 females.

There are 26 villages in the Yuksom Sub-District.

Gerethang Village falls under the Gerethang Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Gerethang Village is 737111.

Gerethang Village is part of the Block Panchayat.