Nathang Forest Block - Gangtok
Nathang Forest Block is a village situated in the Gangtok subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 70 km from Gangtok and around 70 km from Gangtok. Gnathang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nathang Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Nathang Forest Block is 261319. The village falls under the 737102 pincode. Gangtok is the nearest town, located about 70 km away.
Nathang 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 Nathang Forest Block
Nathang 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 Nathang Forest Block
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Nathang 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 Nathang Forest Block is about 70 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Nathang Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Nathang 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 Nathang 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 Nathang 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 Nathang Forest Block
Where is Nathang Forest Block located?
Nathang Forest Block village is located in Gangtok Subdivision, Gangtok district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Nathang Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Nathang Forest Block is Gnathang.
What is the pincode of Nathang Forest Block?
The pincode of Nathang Forest Block is 737102.