Martam
About Martam
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Martam village is 261279. Martam village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 26km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Martam village. As per 2009 stats, Martam Nazitam is the gram panchayat of Martam village.
The total geographical area of village is 1013.46 hectares. Martam has a total population of 3,720 peoples, out of which male population is 2,001 while female population is 1,719. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 859 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of martam village is 65.86% out of which 69.32% males and 61.84% females are literate. There are about 776 houses in martam village. Pincode of martam village locality is 737135.
When it comes to administration, Martam village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Martam village comes under Martam-rumtek Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to martam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 7km away.
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Population of Martam
The population details of Martam cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,720 | 2,001 | 1,719 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 398 | 206 | 192 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 303 | 169 | 134 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1,359 | 691 | 668 |
| Literate Population | 2,450 | 1,387 | 1,063 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,270 | 614 | 656 |
Connectivity of Martam
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within village |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Martam
Where is Martam located?
Martam village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Martam?
The Gram Panchayat of Martam is Martam Nazitam (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Martam?
The pincode of Martam is 737135, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Martam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Martam is 3,720, with 2,001 males and 1,719 females.
How many households are there in Martam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Martam village has a total of 776 households.
What is the literacy rate in Martam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Martam is 65.86%. The male literacy rate is 69.32%, while the female literacy rate is 61.84%.