Sang Forest Block - Rabdang, Gangtok
Sang Forest Block is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 30 km from Gangtok and around 30 km from Gangtok. Byeng Phegyong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sang Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Sang Forest Block is 261325. The village covers a total geographical area of 1628.7 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.
Sang 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 Sang Forest Block
Sang 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 Sang Forest Block
Sang Forest Block is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| 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 Singtam to Sang Forest Block is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Sang Forest Block is about 30 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 Sang Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sang Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Sang 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 Sang Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Sang Forest Block
Where is Sang Forest Block located?
Sang Forest Block village is located in Rabdang Subdivision, Gangtok district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Sang Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Sang Forest Block is Byeng Phegyong.
What is the pincode of Sang Forest Block?
The pincode of Sang Forest Block is 737134.