Namthang Forest Block - Namchi
Namthang Forest Block is a village situated in the Namchi subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 15 km from Namchi and around 15 km from Namchi. Namthang Maneydara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Namthang Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Namthang Forest Block is 261201. The village covers a total geographical area of 2162.16 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Namchi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.
Namthang 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 Namthang-rateypani Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Namthang Forest Block
Namthang 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 Namthang Forest Block
Namthang Forest Block is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services.
| 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 Namchi to Namthang Forest Block is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Namthang Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Namthang Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Namthang 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 Namthang Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Namthang Forest Block
Where is Namthang Forest Block located?
Namthang Forest Block village is located in Namchi Subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Namthang Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Namthang Forest Block is Namthang Maneydara.
What is the pincode of Namthang Forest Block?
The pincode of Namthang Forest Block is 737126.