Dentam

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

Dentam Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageDentam
Pincode737113
Area100 Sq. Km
Village Code261032
Sub-DistrictDentam
Sub-District Code6398
DistrictGyalshing
District Code228
State/UTSikkim
State/UT Code11
Gram PanchayatDentam
Gram Panchayat Code254731
Block Panchayat
Block Panchayat Code
Total Population (2011 Census)749
Total Households139
Nearest TownGyalshing (Distance: 29 Km)

Dentam has a population of 749 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Dentam Gram Panchayat and the Block Panchayat in Dentam District. The village has 139 households and is identified by village code 261032. Dentam is located in the 737113 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Dentam Sub-District.

Total Population of Dentam

As of the 2011 census, Population of Dentam has a population of approximately 749 people, where the male population is 408 and the female population is 341.

Total 749
Male 408
Female 341

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Dentam

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 70
Male 31
Female 39
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 71
Male 35
Female 36

Household in Dentam

There are approximately 139 households in Dentam. The average household size in the village is about 5 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 139
People / Family 5

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Dentam

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Dentam Village

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

Literacy in Dentam Village (2011):

Total 579
Male 334
Female 245

illiteracy in Dentam Village (2011):

Total 170
Male 74
Female 96

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Connectivity of Dentam

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 (Within 3-5 km)
Primary School0
Middle School0
Secondary School0
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable (Within 3-5 km)
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 Dentam

Frequently Asked Questions About Dentam Village

The total population of Dentam Village is approximately 749 people.

The male population is 408, while the female population is 341.

Dentam Village has about 139 households.

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

The total literate population is 579, which includes 334 males and 245 females.

The total illiterate population is 170, consisting of 74 males and 96 females.

There are 24 villages in the Dentam Sub-District.

Dentam Village falls under the Dentam Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Dentam Village is 737113.

Dentam Village is part of the Block Panchayat.