Nazitam - Rabdang, Gangtok

Nazitam is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 28 km from Gangtok and around 28 km from Gangtok. Martam Nazitam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nazitam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nazitam is 261278. The village covers a total geographical area of 231.6 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Nazitam 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.

Population of Nazitam

As per Census 2011, Nazitam village has a total population of 810 people, consisting of 422 males and 388 females. The village has 150 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 65 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 498 literate and 312 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 278 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nazitam are given below:

Nearby Villages of Nazitam

Nazitam 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 Nazitam

Nazitam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Nazitam is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Nazitam is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nazitam

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

Health Facilities in Nazitam

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

FAQs about Nazitam