Gom

Gom is a village 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.

Here you can discover what makes Gom unique in its vibrant Namchi-South District region. You’ll see Gom’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gom

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gom is 261124. The village spans a total geographical area of 352.87 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737121. Namchi is nearest town to Gom village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gom village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Poklok-kamrang Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gom

Population of Gom

According to the 2011 Census, Gom has a total population of about 1,163, with approximately 636 males and 527 females. The sex ratio is around 828 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 125 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 80 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 215. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.08%, with male literacy at about 74.69% and female literacy near 64.52%. There are around 234 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gom's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gom

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Gom. As per the 2011 stats, Gom had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Gom

Knowing the nearby villages of Gom helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Gom.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gom