Karmatar - Dentam, Gyalshing

Karmatar is a village situated in the Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 33 km from Gyalshing and around 33 km from Gyalshing . Karmatar Gitang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karmatar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karmatar is 261027. The village covers a total geographical area of 445.27 hectares and falls under the 737113 pincode. Gyalshing is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Karmatar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maneybung-dentam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karmatar

As per Census 2011, Karmatar village has a total population of 1,284 people, consisting of 687 males and 597 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 182 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 801 literate and 483 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 504 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karmatar

Karmatar 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 Karmatar

Karmatar 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 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gyalshing to Karmatar 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 Karmatar

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

Health Facilities in Karmatar

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

FAQs about Karmatar