Gom

Block / Subdivision Namchi
District South District
State Sikkim

About Gom

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gom village is 261124. Gom village is located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 12km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Gom village. As per 2009 stats, Sorok Shyampani is the gram panchayat of Gom village.

The total geographical area of village is 352.87 hectares. Gom has a total population of 1,163 peoples, out of which male population is 636 while female population is 527. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 828 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gom village is 70.08% out of which 74.69% males and 64.52% females are literate. There are about 234 houses in gom village. Pincode of gom village locality is 737121.

When it comes to administration, Gom village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Gom village comes under Poklok-kamrang Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to gom village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

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Population of Gom

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,163 636 527
Literate Population 815 475 340
Illiterate Population 348 161 187

Connectivity of Gom

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within village
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Gom

Frequently Asked Questions about Gom

Where is Gom located?

Gom village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gom?

The Gram Panchayat of Gom is Sorok Shyampani (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Gom?

The pincode of Gom is 737121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Gom as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gom is 1,163, with 636 males and 527 females.

How many households are there in Gom as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Gom village has a total of 234 households.

What is the literacy rate in Gom as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gom is 70.08%. The male literacy rate is 74.69%, while the female literacy rate is 64.52%.