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West Pendam Village Details

West Pendam is a Village in Gangtok Sub-Division , East District district and Sikkim State. West Pendam village Pin code is 737134. West Pendam Village Total population is 6587 and number of houses are 1286. Female Population is 46.4%. Village literacy rate is 70.7% and the Female Literacy rate is 29.8%.

Population

Census Parameter	Census Data
Total Population	6587
Total No of Houses	1286
Female Population %	46.4 % ( 3058)
Total Literacy rate %	70.7 % ( 4659)
Female Literacy rate	29.8 % ( 1961)
Scheduled Tribes Population %	15.9 % ( 1046)
Scheduled Caste Population %	12.1 % ( 797)
Working Population %	50.3 %
Child(0 -6) Population by 2011	754
Girl Child(0 -6) Population % by 2011	49.9 % ( 376)

Location and Administration

West Pendam Village Gram Panchayath name is West Pendam. West Pendam is 31 km distance from Sub District HeadQuarter Gangtok and it is 31 km distance from District HeadQuarter Gangtok. Nearest Statutory Town is Singtam in 6 km Distance . West Pendam Total area is 578.66 hectares, Forest area is 302.74 hectares,Total irrigated area is 131.38 hectares andTotal Water fall area is 0 hectares

Education

Governement Pre Primary, Private Pre Primary, Govt Primary, Private Primary, Govt Middle and Govt Secondary Schools are available in this Village. Govt Polytechnic College is available in this village. Nearest Govt Senior Secondary School is in Central Pendam. Nearest Private Engineering College, Private MBA college and Govt ITA College are in Rangpo. Nearest Private Disabled School, Govt Arts and Science Degree College and Private Medical College are in Gangtok.

Health

1 Primary Health Sub-Centre , 1 Maternity And Child Welfare centre , 1 Family Welfare centre , 1 MBBS Doctor Practice , 3 Faith Healers are available in this village.

Agriculture

Maize, Paddy and Vegetables are agriculture commodities grow in this village. -, - and - are Products Manufactured in this village. -, - and - HandiCraft items are in this village. Total irrigated area in this village is 131.38 hectares from canals 131.38 hectares is the Source of irrigation.

Drinking-Water and Sanitation

Treated Tap Water Supply all round the year and in summer also available.
Open Drainage System No Drainage System Available in this Village. There is no system to Collect garbage on street. Drain water is discharged directly into water bodies.

Communication

Sub Post Office is available in this Village. LandLine available. Mobile Coverage is available. Nearest Internet Centre is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Private Courier Facility is in 5 - 10 km.

Transportation

Public Bus service available in this village. Private Bus service available in this village. There is no Railway Station in less than 10 km.

National Highway passes through this village. State Highway passes through this village. District Road passes through this village.
Pucca road, Kuccha Road and Foot Path are other Roads and Transportation within the village.

Commerce

Nearest ATM is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Commercial Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Nearest Cooperative Bank is in 5 - 10 km. Agricultural Credit Society and Agricultural Marketing Society are available in this village.

Other Amenities

This Village has a Power supply with 24 hour power supply in summer and 24 hour power supply in winter, Anganwadi centre, ASHA, Daily News Paper and Polling station are the other amenities in the village.