Sripatam - Yangang, Namchi

Sripatam is a village situated in the Yangang subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 22 km from Ravong and around 48 km from Namchi. Sripatam Gagyong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sripatam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sripatam is 261239. The village covers a total geographical area of 379.66 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Sripatam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati 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 Sripatam

According to the 2011 Census, Sripatam village had a total population of 1,340 people, including 674 males and 666 females, living in 256 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.17%, with male literacy at 77.03% and female literacy at 67.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 39, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 799.

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

Nearby Villages of Sripatam

Sripatam 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 Sripatam

Sripatam 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 58.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Sripatam is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Sripatam is about 48 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 Sripatam

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

Health Facilities in Sripatam

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

FAQs about Sripatam