Ralang Forest Block - Ravangla, Namchi
Ralang Forest Block is a village situated in the Ravangla subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 14 km from Ravong and around 39 km from Namchi. Ralong Namlung serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ralang Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Ralang Forest Block is 261250. The village covers a total geographical area of 15294.65 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Namchi is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.
Ralang 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 Barfung Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Ralang Forest Block
Ralang 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 Ralang Forest Block
Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Ralang 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 Namchi to Ralang Forest Block is about 39 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 Ralang Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ralang 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 Ralang 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 Ralang 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 Ralang Forest Block
Where is Ralang Forest Block located?
Ralang Forest Block village is located in Ravangla Subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ralang Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Ralang Forest Block is Ralong Namlung.
What is the pincode of Ralang Forest Block?
The pincode of Ralang Forest Block is 737126.