Mangmo - Dentam, Gyalshing

Mangmo is a village situated in the Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 35 km from Gyalshing and around 35 km from Gyalshing . Dentam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mangmo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangmo is 261031. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.58 hectares and falls under the 737111 pincode. Gyalshing is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Mangmo 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 Mangmo

As per Census 2011, Mangmo village has a total population of 827 people, consisting of 434 males and 393 females. The village has 169 households and a sex ratio of 905 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 588 literate and 239 illiterate residents. Additionally, 63 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 282 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangmo

Mangmo 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 Mangmo

Mangmo 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 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gyalshing to Mangmo is about 35 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 Mangmo

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

Health Facilities in Mangmo

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

FAQs about Mangmo