Gnathang

Gnathang is a village located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 70km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gnathang village. As per 2009 stats, Kyongnosla is the gram panchayat of Gnathang village.

Here you can discover what makes Gnathang unique in its vibrant Gangtok-East District region. You’ll see Gnathang’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gnathang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gnathang is 261315. The village spans a total geographical area of 486.67 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737101. Gangtok is nearest town to Gnathang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 70km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gnathang village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kabi lungchuk Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gnathang

Population of Gnathang

According to the 2011 Census, Gnathang has a total population of about 8,860, with approximately 7,455 males and 1,405 females. The sex ratio is around 188 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 274 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 272 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,614. The overall literacy rate is approximately 89.46%, with male literacy at about 94.33% and female literacy near 63.63%. There are around 913 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gnathang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gnathang

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gnathang. As per the 2011 stats, Gnathang had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gnathang

Knowing the nearby villages of Gnathang helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gnathang.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gnathang