Gerethang

Block / Subdivision Gyalshing
District West District
State Sikkim

About Gerethang

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Gerethang village is 260982. Gerethang village is located in Gyalshing subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Gyalshing (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Gyalshing. As per 2009 stats, Gerethang village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 260.88 hectares. Gerethang has a total population of 1,236 peoples, out of which male population is 633 while female population is 603. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 952 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of gerethang village is 73.95% out of which 78.99% males and 68.66% females are literate. There are about 239 houses in gerethang village. Pincode of gerethang village locality is 737111.

When it comes to administration, Gerethang 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, Gerethang village comes under Yoksam-tashiding Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gyalshing is nearest town to gerethang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.

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Population of Gerethang

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,236 633 603
Literate Population 914 500 414
Illiterate Population 322 133 189

Connectivity of Gerethang

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 Gerethang

Frequently Asked Questions about Gerethang

Where is Gerethang located?

Gerethang village is situated in Gyalshing Subdivision, within the West District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Gerethang?

Gerethang serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Gerethang?

The pincode of Gerethang is 737111, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

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

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Gerethang is 1,236, with 633 males and 603 females.

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

As per the 2011 Census, Gerethang village has a total of 239 households.

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

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Gerethang is 73.95%. The male literacy rate is 78.99%, while the female literacy rate is 68.66%.