Kau - Yangang, Namchi

Kau is a village situated in the Yangang subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 36 km from Ravong and around 62 km from Namchi. Paiyong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kau village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kau is 261232. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.67 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kau

According to the 2011 Census, Kau village had a total population of 399 people, including 211 males and 188 females, living in 75 households. The sex ratio was 891 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.32%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 74.36%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 177.

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

Nearby Villages of Kau

Kau 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 Kau

Kau 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 63.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Kau is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Kau is about 62 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kau

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

Health Facilities in Kau

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

FAQs about Kau