Lingtam - Rongli, Pakyong

Lingtam is a village situated in the Rongli subdivision of Pakyong district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 10 km from Rongli and around 70 km from Gangtok. Lingtam Phadamchen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingtam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingtam is 261359. The village covers a total geographical area of 654.36 hectares and falls under the 737131 pincode. Rangpo is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Lingtam

According to the 2011 Census, Lingtam village had a total population of 1,347 people, including 696 males and 651 females, living in 301 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.45%, with male literacy at 82.17% and female literacy at 66.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 28, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 856.

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

Nearby Villages of Lingtam

Lingtam 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 Lingtam

Lingtam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rangpo to Lingtam is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Lingtam is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingtam

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

Health Facilities in Lingtam

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

FAQs about Lingtam