Takuthang

Takuthang is a village located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 30km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Takothang is the gram panchayat of Takuthang village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Takuthang is 261064. The village spans a total geographical area of 326.6 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737121. Naya Bazar is nearest town to Takuthang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Takuthang 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 Rinchenpong 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 Takuthang

Population of Takuthang

According to the 2011 Census, Takuthang has a total population of about 1,282, with approximately 617 males and 665 females. The sex ratio is around 1077 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 148 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 20 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 571. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.73%, with male literacy at about 67.26% and female literacy near 60.45%. There are around 278 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Takuthang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Takuthang

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

Nearby Villages of Takuthang

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Takuthang