Tumin Forest Block - Rabdang, Gangtok
Tumin Forest Block is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 33 km from Gangtok and around 33 km from Gangtok. Tumin serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tumin Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Tumin Forest Block is 261324. The village covers a total geographical area of 3548.21 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Gangtok is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.
Tumin 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 Tumen-lingi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Tumin Forest Block
Tumin 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 Tumin Forest Block
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Tumin Forest Block.
| 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 Gangtok to Tumin Forest Block is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Tumin Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Tumin Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Tumin 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 Tumin Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Tumin Forest Block
Where is Tumin Forest Block located?
Tumin Forest Block village is located in Rabdang Subdivision, Gangtok district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tumin Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Tumin Forest Block is Tumin.
What is the pincode of Tumin Forest Block?
The pincode of Tumin Forest Block is 737134.