Phamtam - Kabi, Mangan

Phamtam is a village situated in the Kabi subdivision of Mangan district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 37 km from Mangan and around 37 km from Mangan. Men Rongong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phamtam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phamtam is 260968. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.87 hectares and falls under the 737116 pincode. Gangtok is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Phamtam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kabi lungchuk Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Phamtam

According to the 2011 Census, Phamtam village had a total population of 248 people, including 130 males and 118 females, living in 49 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.19%, with male literacy at 86.44% and female literacy at 77.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 6, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 221.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Phamtam

Phamtam 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 Phamtam

Phamtam 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 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangtok to Phamtam is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangan to Phamtam is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phamtam

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

Health Facilities in Phamtam

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

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