Pathing Forest Block - Pakyong
Pathing Forest Block is a village situated in the Pakyong subdivision of Pakyong district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 19 km from Pakyong and around 30 km from Gangtok. Latuk Barapathing serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pathing Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Pathing Forest Block is 261356. The village covers a total geographical area of 3436.33 hectares and falls under the 737106 pincode. Gangtok is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Pathing Forest Block village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gnathang-machong Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Pathing Forest Block
Pathing Forest Block is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Pathing Forest Block
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Pathing Forest Block.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangtok to Pathing Forest Block is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Pathing Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Pathing Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Pathing Forest Block
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Pathing Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Pathing Forest Block
Where is Pathing Forest Block located?
Pathing Forest Block village is located in Pakyong Subdivision, Pakyong district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pathing Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Pathing Forest Block is Latuk Barapathing.
What is the pincode of Pathing Forest Block?
The pincode of Pathing Forest Block is 737106.