Yangthang

Yangthang is a village located in Gyalshing subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 2km away from Gyalshing , which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Yangthang village. As per 2009 stats, Yangthang village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Yangthang unique in its vibrant Gyalshing-West District region. You’ll see Yangthang’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 Yangthang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Yangthang is 261017. The village spans a total geographical area of 525.68 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737111. Gyalshing is nearest town to Yangthang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Yangthang 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 Yangthang 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 Yangthang

Population of Yangthang

According to the 2011 Census, Yangthang has a total population of about 2,931, with approximately 1,506 males and 1,425 females. The sex ratio is around 946 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 340 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 223 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 1,162. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.04%, with male literacy at about 75.37% and female literacy near 64.42%. There are around 614 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Yangthang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Yangthang

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

Nearby Villages of Yangthang

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Yangthang