Yoksam Forest Block - Yuksom, Gyalshing
Yoksam Forest Block is a village situated in the Yuksom subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 60 km from Gyalshing and around 60 km from Gyalshing . Yuksom serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yoksam Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Yoksam Forest Block is 261045. The village covers a total geographical area of 3343.71 hectares and falls under the 737111 pincode. Gyalshing is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.
Yoksam 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 Yoksam-tashiding Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Yoksam Forest Block
Yoksam 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 Yoksam Forest Block
Yoksam Forest Block is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.
| 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 Gyalshing to Yoksam Forest Block is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Yoksam Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Yoksam Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Yoksam 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 Yoksam Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
FAQs about Yoksam Forest Block
Where is Yoksam Forest Block located?
Yoksam Forest Block village is located in Yuksom Subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Yoksam Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Yoksam Forest Block is Yuksom.
What is the pincode of Yoksam Forest Block?
The pincode of Yoksam Forest Block is 737111.