Patuk

Patuk is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Patuk unique in its vibrant Gangtok-East District region. You’ll see Patuk’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 Patuk

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Patuk is 261263. The village spans a total geographical area of 420.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737138. Singtam is nearest town to Patuk village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 16km away.

When it comes to local governance, Patuk 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 Tumen-lingi 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 Patuk

Population of Patuk

According to the 2011 Census, Patuk has a total population of about 2,236, with approximately 1,234 males and 1,002 females. The sex ratio is around 811 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 265 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 122 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 549. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.48%, with male literacy at about 79.42% and female literacy near 66.17%. There are around 446 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Patuk's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Patuk

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

Nearby Villages of Patuk

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Patuk