Begha
Begha is a revenue village in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It had a population of 1,786 in 359 households (Census 2011).
1,786 souls. 359 homes.
Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim.
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Begha today
- Banana₹2,200Siliguri APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 26 Oct 2026
- Cabbage₹2,900Darjeeling APMC · 26 Oct 2026
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Begha is a village in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. At the 2011 Census it had 1,786 people in 359 households, with a literacy rate of 75.8%. It is administered by the Begha gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 737113.
Gram panchayat
Begha is in the Begha gram panchayat.
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Begha compares
By population, Begha ranks #7 of 23 inhabited villages in Dentam subdivision.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Begha had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 3 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Not available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Not available · nearest within 5 km
- 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.
Begha at a glance
Begha is a village of 1,786 people in 359 households (Census 2011) in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim, the 7th of 23 inhabited villages in Dentam subdivision by population. Literacy is 75.8%, 0.5 points below the subdivision figure of 76.3%, and the sex ratio is 998 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 737113; the LGD village code is 261030.
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Key facts — Begha
Villages sharing pincode 737113
Other villages in Dentam subdivision
View all 24 →Population, education & work
- Population
- 1,786Census 2011
- Male / female
- 894 / 892
- Households
- 359
- People per home
- 5.0
- Literacy rate
- 75.8%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Begha on the map
The pin is an approximate location, within about 10 km, from India Post PIN code data — not the exact site of Begha. Exact coordinates come from OpenStreetMap once the village is mapped there.
Begha · 27.2300° N, 88.2500° E
Electoral profile
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Government jobs near Begha
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Essential services & places near Begha
Begha isn't on our map yet, so we can't measure distances or list places in Dentam subdivision. These counts are for Gyalshing district.
Banks, ATMs & post offices4 in Gyalshing district
Hospitals & clinics12 in Gyalshing district
Schools & anganwadis2 in Gyalshing district
Police & fire stations1 in Gyalshing district
Churches1 in Gyalshing district
Other places of worship16 in Gyalshing district
Transport5 in Gyalshing district
Community places1 in Gyalshing district
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People often ask about Begha
Where is Begha located?
Begha is a village in Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India.
Which district is Begha in?
Begha is in Gyalshing district of Sikkim.
Which gram panchayat does Begha belong to?
Begha comes under the Begha gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Begha?
The pincode of Begha, Dentam, Gyalshing is 737113.
What is the population of Begha?
As per the 2011 Census, Begha had a population of 1,786 (894 males and 892 females).
How many households are there in Begha?
Begha had 359 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Begha?
The literacy rate of Begha was 75.8% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Begha?
Begha had 998 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
What is the LGD code of Begha?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Begha is 261030 and its Census 2011 village code is 261030.
Which villages are near Begha?
Villages near Begha include Rimbick (about 19 km), Omi (about 25 km).
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
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Begha?
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- Railway station
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 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 Gyalshing district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Siliguri APMC, Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC, Darjeeling APMC, Darjeeling district — about 42 km away, straight-line.
Latest reports up to 26 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana · Banana - Ripe | Siliguri APMC | 2,100 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram Dal | Siliguri APMC | 12,000 | 13,000 | 12,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Cabbage | Darjeeling APMC | 2,800 | 3,000 | 2,900 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Carrot | Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC | 3,200 | 3,400 | 3,300 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) | Darjeeling APMC | 7,400 | 7,600 | 7,500 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Ginger(Green) · Green Ginger | Siliguri APMC | 4,500 | 5,000 | 4,800 | 26 Oct 2026 |
| Green Chilli · Green Chilly | Siliguri APMC | 5,000 | 5,500 | 5,200 | 26 Oct 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 Begha's shops.
Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).
All villages near Begha →Compare Begha with… →All villages in Dentam →Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗
- DigiLocker ↗
- myScheme scheme finder ↗
- Search the electoral roll ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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