Khamdong - Rabdang, Gangtok

Khamdong is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 45 km from Gangtok and around 45 km from Gangtok. Khamdong village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamdong is 261268. The village covers a total geographical area of 278.39 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Khamdong 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 Khamdong

According to the 2011 Census, Khamdong village had a total population of 1,669 people, including 896 males and 773 females, living in 424 households. The sex ratio was 863 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.38%, with male literacy at 89.49% and female literacy at 74.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 518.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamdong

Khamdong 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 Khamdong

Khamdong is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Khamdong is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Khamdong is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamdong

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

Health Facilities in Khamdong

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

FAQs about Khamdong