Patuk
About Patuk
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Patuk village is 261263. Patuk village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 45km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Patuk village. As per 2009 stats, Patuk Singbel is the gram panchayat of Patuk village.
The total geographical area of village is 420.4 hectares. Patuk has a total population of 2,236 peoples, out of which male population is 1,234 while female population is 1,002. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 811 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of patuk village is 73.48% out of which 79.42% males and 66.17% females are literate. There are about 446 houses in patuk village. Pincode of patuk village locality is 737138.
When it comes to administration, Patuk 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, Patuk village comes under Tumen-lingi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to patuk village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.
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Population of Patuk
The population details of Patuk 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 | 2,236 | 1,234 | 1,002 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 265 | 127 | 138 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 122 | 68 | 54 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 549 | 302 | 247 |
| Literate Population | 1,643 | 980 | 663 |
| Illiterate Population | 593 | 254 | 339 |
Connectivity of Patuk
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Patuk
Where is Patuk located?
Patuk village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Patuk?
The Gram Panchayat of Patuk is Patuk Singbel (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Patuk?
The pincode of Patuk is 737138, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Patuk as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Patuk is 2,236, with 1,234 males and 1,002 females.
How many households are there in Patuk as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Patuk village has a total of 446 households.
What is the literacy rate in Patuk as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Patuk is 73.48%. The male literacy rate is 79.42%, while the female literacy rate is 66.17%.