Tirkutam - Rabdang, Gangtok

Tirkutam is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 31 km from Gangtok and around 31 km from Gangtok. Byeng Phegyong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tirkutam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tirkutam is 261277. The village covers a total geographical area of 134.47 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tirkutam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati 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 Tirkutam

According to the 2011 Census, Tirkutam village had a total population of 327 people, including 173 males and 154 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 890 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.45%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 67.14%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 222.

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

Nearby Villages of Tirkutam

Tirkutam 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 Tirkutam

Tirkutam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Tirkutam is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Tirkutam is about 31 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 Tirkutam

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

Health Facilities in Tirkutam

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

FAQs about Tirkutam