Chisopani - Rabdang, Gangtok

Chisopani is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 24 km from Gangtok and around 24 km from Gangtok. Chisopani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chisopani is 261271. The village covers a total geographical area of 214.57 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chisopani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khamdong-singtam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chisopani

According to the 2011 Census, Chisopani village had a total population of 2,719 people, including 1,374 males and 1,345 females, living in 623 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.23%, with male literacy at 85.68% and female literacy at 78.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 345, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 549.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Chisopani

Chisopani is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Chisopani

Chisopani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Chisopani is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Chisopani is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chisopani

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chisopani village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Chisopani

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chisopani village are given below:

FAQs about Chisopani