Sokpay - Yangang, Namchi

Sokpay is a village situated in the Yangang subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 37 km from Ravong and around 63 km from Namchi. Lingi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sokpay village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sokpay is 261228. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.57 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Sokpay 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 Sokpay

According to the 2011 Census, Sokpay village had a total population of 471 people, including 243 males and 228 females, living in 89 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.21%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 77.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Sokpay

Sokpay 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 Sokpay

Sokpay is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Sokpay is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Sokpay is about 63 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 Sokpay

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

Health Facilities in Sokpay

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

FAQs about Sokpay