Chungthang Forest Block - Chungthang, Mangan
Chungthang Forest Block is a village situated in the Chungthang subdivision of Mangan district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 7 km from Chungthang and around 32 km from Mangan. Chungthang serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chungthang Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Chungthang Forest Block is 260933. The village covers a total geographical area of 14962.34 hectares and falls under the 737120 pincode. Mangan is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Chungthang 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 Lachen mangan Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Chungthang Forest Block
Chungthang 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 Chungthang Forest Block
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Chungthang 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 Mangan to Chungthang Forest Block is about 32 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 Chungthang Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Chungthang Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Chungthang 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 Chungthang Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Chungthang Forest Block
Where is Chungthang Forest Block located?
Chungthang Forest Block village is located in Chungthang Subdivision, Mangan district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Chungthang Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Chungthang Forest Block is Chungthang.
What is the pincode of Chungthang Forest Block?
The pincode of Chungthang Forest Block is 737120.