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 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 Phadamchen

According to the 2011 Census, Phadamchen village had a total population of 395 people, including 188 males and 207 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.63%, with male literacy at 80.70% and female literacy at 65.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 248.

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

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:

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