Sopakha - Dentam, Gyalshing

Sopakha is a village situated in the Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 44 km from Gyalshing and around 44 km from Gyalshing . Sopakha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sopakha is 261028. The village covers a total geographical area of 612.49 hectares and falls under the 737113 pincode. Gyalshing is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

Sopakha 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 Sopakha

As per Census 2011, Sopakha village has a total population of 820 people, consisting of 433 males and 387 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 893 females per 1,000 males. There are 102 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 549 literate and 271 illiterate residents. Additionally, 365 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Sopakha

Sopakha 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 Sopakha

Sopakha 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 60.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gyalshing to Sopakha is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gyalshing to Sopakha is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sopakha

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

Health Facilities in Sopakha

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

FAQs about Sopakha