Pepthang
About Pepthang
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Pepthang village is 261234. Pepthang village is located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 51km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Paiyong is the gram panchayat of Pepthang village.
The total geographical area of village is 161.58 hectares. Pepthang has a total population of 444 peoples, out of which male population is 240 while female population is 204. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 850 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of pepthang village is 61.04% out of which 67.08% males and 53.92% females are literate. There are about 73 houses in pepthang village. Pincode of pepthang village locality is 737134.
When it comes to administration, Pepthang 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, Pepthang village comes under Tumen-lingi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Singtam is nearest town to pepthang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.
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Population of Pepthang
The population details of Pepthang cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 444 | 240 | 204 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 49 | 20 | 29 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 83 | 47 | 36 |
| Literate Population | 271 | 161 | 110 |
| Illiterate Population | 173 | 79 | 94 |
Connectivity of Pepthang
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pepthang
Where is Pepthang located?
Pepthang village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Pepthang?
The Gram Panchayat of Pepthang is Paiyong (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Pepthang?
The pincode of Pepthang is 737134, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Pepthang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Pepthang is 444, with 240 males and 204 females.
How many households are there in Pepthang as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Pepthang village has a total of 73 households.
What is the literacy rate in Pepthang as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Pepthang is 61.04%. The male literacy rate is 67.08%, while the female literacy rate is 53.92%.