Sangtong

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

Sangtong Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageSangtong
Pincode737135
Area149 Sq. Km
Village Code261295
Sub-DistrictGangtok
Sub-District Code1553
DistrictGangtok
District Code225
State/UTSikkim
State/UT Code11
Gram PanchayatRanka
Gram Panchayat Code254801
Block Panchayat
Block Panchayat Code
Total Population (2011 Census)822
Total Households168
Nearest TownGangtok (Distance: 18 Km)

Sangtong has a population of 822 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Ranka Gram Panchayat and the Block Panchayat in Gangtok District. The village has 168 households and is identified by village code 261295. Sangtong is located in the 737135 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Gangtok Sub-District.

Total Population of Sangtong

As of the 2011 census, Population of Sangtong has a population of approximately 822 people, where the male population is 396 and the female population is 426.

Total 822
Male 396
Female 426

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Sangtong

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

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 32
Male 13
Female 19
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 295
Male 144
Female 151

Household in Sangtong

There are approximately 168 households in Sangtong. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 168
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Sangtong

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

Understanding Literacy Rates in Sangtong Village

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

Literacy in Sangtong Village (2011):

Total 562
Male 287
Female 275

illiteracy in Sangtong Village (2011):

Total 260
Male 109
Female 151

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Connectivity of Sangtong

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 School1
Middle School1
Secondary School1
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 Sangtong

Frequently Asked Questions About Sangtong Village

The total population of Sangtong Village is approximately 822 people.

The male population is 396, while the female population is 426.

Sangtong Village has about 168 households.

The average household size in Sangtong is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 562, which includes 287 males and 275 females.

The total illiterate population is 260, consisting of 109 males and 151 females.

There are 40 villages in the Gangtok Sub-District.

Sangtong Village falls under the Ranka Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Sangtong Village is 737135.

Sangtong Village is part of the Block Panchayat.