Central Pandam - Rangpo, Pakyong

Central Pandam is a village situated in the Rangpo subdivision of Pakyong district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 52 km from Gangtok and around 52 km from Gangtok. Central Pendam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Central Pandam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Central Pandam is 261284. The village covers a total geographical area of 1026.58 hectares and falls under the 737132 pincode. Rangpo is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Central Pandam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the West pendam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Central Pandam

According to the 2011 Census, Central Pandam village had a total population of 5,434 people, including 2,764 males and 2,670 females, living in 1,149 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.20%, with male literacy at 85.54% and female literacy at 74.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 606, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 851.

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

Nearby Villages of Central Pandam

Central Pandam 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 Central Pandam

Central Pandam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rangpo to Central Pandam is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Central Pandam is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Central Pandam

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

Health Facilities in Central Pandam

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

FAQs about Central Pandam