Phadamchen - Rongli, Pakyong

Phadamchen is a village situated in the Rongli subdivision of Pakyong district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 23 km from Rongli and around 83 km from Gangtok. Lingtam Phadamchen serves as the Gram Panchayat for Phadamchen village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Phadamchen is 261360. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.87 hectares and falls under the 737131 pincode. Rangpo is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Phadamchen village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Phadamchen

As per Census 2011, Phadamchen village has a total population of 395 people, consisting of 188 males and 207 females. The village has 92 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 260 literate and 135 illiterate residents. Additionally, 35 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 248 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Phadamchen are given below:

Nearby Villages of Phadamchen

Phadamchen 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 Phadamchen

Phadamchen 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 63.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rangpo to Phadamchen is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Phadamchen is about 83 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Phadamchen

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

Health Facilities in Phadamchen

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

FAQs about Phadamchen