Tathangchen
About Tathangchen
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Tathangchen village is 261308. Tathangchen village is located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 4km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Tathangchen village. As per 2009 stats, Rongay Tathangchen is the gram panchayat of Tathangchen village.
The total geographical area of village is 521.5 hectares. Tathangchen has a total population of 936 peoples, out of which male population is 480 while female population is 456. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 950 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of tathangchen village is 75.75% out of which 81.04% males and 70.18% females are literate. There are about 209 houses in tathangchen village. Pincode of tathangchen village locality is 737101.
When it comes to administration, Tathangchen 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, Tathangchen village comes under Shyari Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gangtok is nearest town to tathangchen village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 4km away.
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Population of Tathangchen
The population details of Tathangchen 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 | 936 | 480 | 456 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 101 | 48 | 53 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 554 | 275 | 279 |
| Literate Population | 709 | 389 | 320 |
| Illiterate Population | 227 | 91 | 136 |
Connectivity of Tathangchen
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Tathangchen
Where is Tathangchen located?
Tathangchen village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tathangchen?
The Gram Panchayat of Tathangchen is Rongay Tathangchen (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tathangchen?
The pincode of Tathangchen is 737101, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tathangchen as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tathangchen is 936, with 480 males and 456 females.
How many households are there in Tathangchen as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tathangchen village has a total of 209 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tathangchen as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tathangchen is 75.75%. The male literacy rate is 81.04%, while the female literacy rate is 70.18%.