Dentam Forest Block Village - Dentam, Gyalshing
Dentam Forest Block is a village situated in the Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 32 km from Gyalshing and around 32 km from Gyalshing . Dentam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Dentam Forest Block village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Dentam Forest Block is 261051. The village covers a total geographical area of 4667.14 hectares and falls under the 737113 pincode. Gyalshing is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.
Dentam Forest Block village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maneybung-dentam Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Transport and Connectivity of Dentam Forest Block
Dentam Forest Block is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gyalshing to Dentam Forest Block is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Dentam Forest Block
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Dentam Forest Block village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within >10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within >10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within >10 km |
Health Facilities in Dentam Forest Block
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Dentam Forest Block village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Dentam Forest Block
Where is Dentam Forest Block located?
Dentam Forest Block village is located in Dentam Subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Dentam Forest Block?
The Gram Panchayat of Dentam Forest Block is Dentam.
What is the pincode of Dentam Forest Block?
The pincode of Dentam Forest Block is 737113.