Kolthang - Yangang, Namchi

Kolthang is a village situated in the Yangang subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 23 km from Ravong and around 49 km from Namchi. Kolthang Tokday serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolthang village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolthang is 261235. The village covers a total geographical area of 208.12 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kolthang

According to the 2011 Census, Kolthang village had a total population of 1,249 people, including 634 males and 615 females, living in 241 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.24%, with male literacy at 85.05% and female literacy at 73.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 350.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolthang

Kolthang 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 Kolthang

Kolthang is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Kolthang is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Kolthang is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolthang

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

Health Facilities in Kolthang

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

FAQs about Kolthang