Tintek

Tintek is a village located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 34km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Tintek village. As per 2009 stats, Rakdong Tintek is the gram panchayat of Tintek village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tintek is 261254. The village spans a total geographical area of 525.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737107. Singtam is nearest town to Tintek village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tintek 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 Tintek

Population of Tintek

According to the 2011 Census, Tintek has a total population of about 1,778, with approximately 950 males and 828 females. The sex ratio is around 871 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 219 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 321. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.62%, with male literacy at about 78.84% and female literacy near 67.63%. There are around 384 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tintek's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tintek

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

Nearby Villages of Tintek

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tintek