Yangtam

Yangtam is a village located in Pakyong subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Pakyong (tehsildar office) and 18km away from district headquarter Gangtok. As per 2009 stats, Aho Yangtam is the gram panchayat of Yangtam village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Yangtam is 261329. The village spans a total geographical area of 66.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737135. Gangtok is nearest town to Yangtam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Yangtam 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 Namcheybung 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 Yangtam

Population of Yangtam

According to the 2011 Census, Yangtam has a total population of about 420, with approximately 213 males and 207 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 60 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 137. The overall literacy rate is approximately 67.86%, with male literacy at about 73.71% and female literacy near 61.84%. There are around 89 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Yangtam's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Yangtam

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

Nearby Villages of Yangtam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Yangtam