Tinik - Jorethang, Namchi

Tinik is a village situated in the Jorethang subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 10 km from Namchi and around 11 km from Namchi. Tinik Chisopani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tinik village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tinik is 261119. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.63 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Jorethang is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Tinik village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Poklok-kamrang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Tinik

According to the 2011 Census, Tinik village had a total population of 942 people, including 510 males and 432 females, living in 190 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.44%, with male literacy at 83.44% and female literacy at 70.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Tinik

Tinik 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 Tinik

Tinik 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 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jorethang to Tinik is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Tinik is about 11 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Tinik

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

Health Facilities in Tinik

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

FAQs about Tinik