Tinkitam

Tinkitam is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 32km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Tinkitam Rayong is the gram panchayat of Tinkitam village.

Tinkitam has its own place in the vibrant South District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Tinkitam

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tinkitam is 261224. The village spans a total geographical area of 526.02 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737126. Namchi is nearest town to Tinkitam village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tinkitam 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 Barfung 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.

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Population of Tinkitam

Below is a concise population overview of Tinkitam as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 749 405 344
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 72 41 31
Scheduled Castes (SC) 21 5 16
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 323 177 146
Literate Population 473 268 205
Illiterate Population 276 137 139

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Tinkitam village:

  • The total population of Tinkitam village is around 749, including approximately 405 males and 344 females, with a sex ratio of 849 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 72 children aged 0–6 years in Tinkitam village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Tinkitam village has 21 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 323 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Tinkitam village is about 63.15%, with male literacy at 66.17% and female literacy at 59.59%.
  • There are around 148 households in Tinkitam village.

Connectivity of Tinkitam

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

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

Nearby Villages of Tinkitam

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Tinkitam

Where is Tinkitam located?
Tinkitam village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Tinkitam?
The Gram Panchayat of Tinkitam is Tinkitam Rayong (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Tinkitam?
The pincode of Tinkitam is 737126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Tinkitam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Tinkitam is 749, with 405 males and 344 females.
How many households are there in Tinkitam as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Tinkitam village has a total of 148 households.
What is the literacy rate in Tinkitam as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Tinkitam is 63.15%. The male literacy rate is 66.17%, while the female literacy rate is 59.59%.