Tanak Village
Tanak is a revenue village in Namchi subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim. It had a population of 857 in 182 households (Census 2011).
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857 souls. 182 homes.
Namchi subdivision, Namchi district, Sikkim.
Tanak today
- Banana₹2,200Siliguri APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 15 Nov 2026
- Cabbage₹2,900Darjeeling APMC · 15 Nov 2026
Tanak at a glance
Tanak is a mid-sized village of Namchi subdivision: 857 people in 182 households (Census 2011), 19th of its 49 inhabited villages by population. Literacy stood at 77.9%, below Namchi district's 80.1% (Namchi subdivision: 80.5%), while the sex ratio was 948 women per 1,000 men, above the district's 911. It falls under Tarku gram panchayat (LGD) and uses PIN code 737126. The village covers 199 hectares — about 2.0 km², or roughly 431 people per km² (Census 2011).
Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
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Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
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Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026
- Development block
- Temi Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
- Encyclopaedia
- Wikidata Q59856573 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.
Gram panchayat
Tanak is in the Tarku gram panchayat.
Other villages in Tarku
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Tanak compares
By population, Tanak ranks #19 of 49 inhabited villages in Namchi subdivision.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
Official dataCensus 2011
Census 2011 · where it stands
How Tanak ranks
| Ranked by | Tanak | In Namchi district | In Sikkim | District median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Populationlarger recorded population first | 857 | 66 of 139 | 212 of 421above 50% | 808 |
| Householdsmore recorded households first | 182 | 62 of 139 (tied) | 203 of 421 (tied)above 51% | 168 |
| Literacy ratehigher recorded literacy rate first | 77.9% | 86 of 139 | 219 of 421above 48% | 80.0% |
| Sex ratiomore females per 1,000 males first | 948 per 1,000 males | 65 of 139 | 180 of 417 (tied)above 56% | 939 per 1,000 males |
| Household sizemore persons per household first | 4.71 per household | 95 of 139 (tied) | 266 of 421 (tied)above 36% | 4.92 per household |
| Population densitydenser settlement first | 430.9 per km² | 33 of 139 | 103 of 420above 75% | 277.8 per km² |
| Work participationhigher share of workers first | 76.3% | 8 of 139 | 32 of 421above 92% | 53.3% |
Ranks are computed from Census of India 2011 figures among villages that report them; ties share a rank; a missing figure means no rank, never zero. “Higher first” is the sort order, not a judgement.
Census 2011 · look-alikes
Villages like Tanak
In Namchi district
- LingzoRavangla, Namchi776 people · 76.3% literate · 955 per 1,000 · 4.94 per householdCompare →
- RashepNamchi, Namchi1,129 people · 76.5% literate · 947 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
- PaiyongJorethang, Namchi1,054 people · 77.2% literate · 923 per 1,000 · 4.79 per householdCompare →
- SuntaleyNamchi, Namchi1,125 people · 74.7% literate · 953 per 1,000 · 4.71 per householdCompare →
- DenchungJorethang, Namchi980 people · 79.8% literate · 918 per 1,000 · 4.62 per householdCompare →
Elsewhere in Sikkim
- ThekabongPakyong, Pakyong890 people · 74.9% literate · 952 per 1,000 · 4.68 per householdCompare →
- Mendo-GaonSoreng, Soreng925 people · 78.8% literate · 968 per 1,000 · 4.53 per householdCompare →
- diklingPakyong, Pakyong976 people · 78.9% literate · 937 per 1,000 · 4.48 per householdCompare →
- RibdiSoreng, Soreng1,034 people · 77.1% literate · 933 per 1,000 · 4.52 per householdCompare →
- ChuchenMangalbarey, Soreng875 people · 77.8% literate · 915 per 1,000 · 4.78 per householdCompare →
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Likeness is the distance between two villages' Census 2011 figures — population (log scale), literacy rate, sex ratio and household size — each scaled so no single figure dominates. It describes recorded demographics, not culture or community.
What Tanak had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
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Villages sharing pincode 737126
Other villages in Namchi subdivision
View all 55 →Tanak — Census 2011 to estimated 2026
Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)
Method: the Census 2011 count × Sikkim's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.
Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26
Population, education & work
- Population
- 857Census 2011
- Male / female
- 440 / 417
- Households
- 182
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 77.9%literates ÷ people aged 7+
- Workers
- 654
- Work participation
- 76.3%workers ÷ population
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Official dataCensus 2011
Population figures are from Census 2011, the latest village tables published. Census 2027 (houselisting 2026, population count February 2027) will replace them when its village tables are released. About Census 2027 →
Tanak on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 8 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Tanak. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Tanak · 27.1551° N, 88.3508° E
Electoral profile
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Write a postHealth & emergency numbers · and the nearest health centres to Tanak
- 108Ambulance (emergency)Free from any phone, day and night
- 104Health helpline (advice, doctor on call)Free from any phone, day and night
108: Source: Emergency Response Services (108) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026 · 104: Source: Health helpline (104) — National Health Mission / state governments · checked 12 Nov 2026
Nearest health facilities we hold
No health facility within 25 km in our places data yet — not reported.
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Essential services & places near Tanak
Tanak isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances. These places are in Namchi subdivision, placed there by the nearest mapped village.
Banks, ATMs & post offices108 in Namchi district
Bank · No map location — listed by district
NAMCHI BAZAR,NAMCHI, DIST. SOUTH SIKKIM,SIKKIM , PIN 737126
Bank · No map location — listed by district
GROUND FLOOR, JORETHANG ROAD , NAMCHI, SOUTH SIKKIM,PIN - 737126, SIKKIM
Bank · No map location — listed by district
HOTEL MONTANA VYOO,BELOW NLA SCHOOL,JORETHANG ROAD,NAMCHI BAZAR PO & PS - NAMCHI, DIST- NAMCHI, PIN 737126
Hospitals & clinics35 in Namchi district
Schools & anganwadis2 in Namchi district
Colleges & universities1 in Namchi district
Police & fire stations1 in Namchi district
Government offices3 in Namchi district
Temples14 in Namchi district
Churches2 in Namchi district
Other places of worship18 in Namchi district
Buddhist monastery / temple
Buddhist monastery / temple
Place of worship
Transport10 in Namchi district
Agriculture services4 in Namchi district
Community places3 in Namchi district
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People often ask about Tanak
Where is Tanak located?
Tanak is a village in Namchi subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim, India.
Which district is Tanak in?
Tanak is in Namchi district of Sikkim.
Which gram panchayat does Tanak belong to?
Tanak comes under the Tarku gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Tanak?
The pincode of Tanak, Namchi, Namchi is 737126.
What is the population of Tanak?
As per the 2011 Census, Tanak had a population of 857 (440 males and 417 females).
How many households are there in Tanak?
Tanak had 182 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the area of Tanak?
Tanak covers about 199 hectares.
What is the literacy rate of Tanak?
The literacy rate of Tanak was 77.9% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Tanak?
Tanak had 948 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which development block is Tanak in?
Tanak is in the Temi development block (Local Government Directory).
What is the LGD code of Tanak?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tanak is 261185 and its Census 2011 village code is 261185.
Which villages are near Tanak?
Villages near Tanak include Manpur (within ~8 km), Damthang (about 9 km), Karmi (about 15 km), Omi (about 19 km), Rimbick (about 24 km).
What is the population of Tanak in 2026?
No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Tanak's Census 2011 population of 857 by Sikkim's official RGI projection (+15.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 990 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.
Who is the sarpanch of Tanak?
The sarpanch of Tanak has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only when a sarpanch has verified with an election certificate (none for this village yet)
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Each opens a page of the nearest places from our directory (OpenStreetMap, RBI, India Post), with straight-line distances.
Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 12 Nov 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Local rainfall estimates are not available yet.
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District climate page →No market in Namchi district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Siliguri APMC, Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC, Darjeeling APMC, Darjeeling district — about 43 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 15 Nov 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Banana - Ripe | Siliguri APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 2,700 | 2,900 | 2,800 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Cabbage | Darjeeling APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Carrot | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 3,300 | 3,500 | 3,400 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Darjeeling APMC | 7,400 | 7,600 | 7,500 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Siliguri APMC | 4,000 | 4,500 | 4,200 | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Onion · Nasik | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 5,800 | 6,000 | 5,900 | 15 Nov 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Tanak's shops. Best mandi price near Tanak →
Official dataAgmarknet, 15 Nov 2026
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
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