Kartok

Kartok is a village located in Pakyong subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 3km away from sub-district headquarter Pakyong (tehsildar office) and 31km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Pakyong is the gram panchayat of Kartok village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kartok is 261338. The village spans a total geographical area of 232.38 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737106. Gangtok is nearest town to Kartok village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 31km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kartok 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 Gnathang-machong 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 Kartok

Population of Kartok

According to the 2011 Census, Kartok has a total population of about 2,973, with approximately 1,531 males and 1,442 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 281 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 114 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 840. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.37%, with male literacy at about 80.86% and female literacy near 75.73%. There are around 659 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kartok's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kartok

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

Nearby Villages of Kartok

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kartok