Rumtek Forest Block - Gangtok
Rumtek Forest Block is a village situated in the Gangtok subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 22 km from Gangtok and around 22 km from Gangtok. Rawatey Rumtek serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rumtek Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Rumtek Forest Block is 261323. The village covers a total geographical area of 1052.83 hectares and falls under the 737135 pincode. Gangtok is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.
Rumtek 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 Martam-rumtek Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Rumtek Forest Block
Rumtek 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 Rumtek Forest Block
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Rumtek 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 Rumtek Forest Block is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Rumtek Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Rumtek Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 2-5 km |
Health Facilities in Rumtek 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 Rumtek Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
FAQs about Rumtek Forest Block
Where is Rumtek Forest Block located?
Rumtek Forest Block village is located in Gangtok Subdivision, Gangtok district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rumtek Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Rumtek Forest Block is Rawatey Rumtek.
What is the pincode of Rumtek Forest Block?
The pincode of Rumtek Forest Block is 737135.