Phamtam village, Kabi block | Pincode 737116

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Phamtam is a village in Kabi mandal, Mangan district, Sikkim. With a population of 248 spread across 49 households, the village has a literacy rate of 72.6%. It is situated at 27.451°N, 88.611°E.

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LGD code: 260968
Pincode: 737116
Post office: Mangan
Population: 248
Households: 49
Literacy rate: 72.6%
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 83
Distance to district centre: 10 km
Distance to mandal centre: 5 km
Distance to Gangtok: 12 km
Distance to Kolkata: 543 km
Nearest railway station: Darjeeling · 57 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Mangan District Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Phamtam compares

By population, Phamtam ranks #18 of 20 villages in Kabi mandal.

Literacy rate

72.6%

+6.7% vs mandal average

Phamtam: 72.6%
Kabi mandal: 65.9%
Mangan district: 69.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

908

Same as the mandal average

Phamtam: 908
Kabi mandal: 908

Household size

people per home

5.1

Same as the mandal average

Phamtam: 5.1
Kabi mandal: 5.1

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Phamtam at a glance

Phamtam is a village of 248 people in 49 households (Census 2011) in Kabi block, Mangan district, Sikkim, the 18th-largest of 20 villages in Kabi block. Literacy is 73%, 7 points above the block average of 66% and the sex ratio is 908 women per 1,000 men. It lies 10 km from the Mangan district centre, 57 km from Darjeeling railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 737116, served by Mangan post office; the LGD village code is 260968. The nearest hospital or health centre is Mangan District Hospital, 9 km away. The population is estimated at 292 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Gram panchayat: Men Rongong →

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Phamtam · this village	248	73%	—
Phamtam · Ravangla	619	77%	0 km N
Chawang · Kabi	579	76%	2.6 km SW
Nampatam · Mangan	381	63%	4.6 km NW
Tumlong · Kabi	425	69%	4.6 km SW
Men-Rongong · Kabi	412	70%	4.4 km E
Mangan Forest Block · Mangan	9	22%	4.9 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Phamtam

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 24
Power hours (winter): 24
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: Yes
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: No
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Gangtok
Distance to nearest town (km): 30
Distance to district HQ (km): 37
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 37
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Men Rongong
Total area (ha): 194.87
Irrigated area (ha): 14.41
Forest area (ha): 53.02

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Phamtam

LGD code: 260968
Pincode: 737116
Post office: Mangan
Population (Census 2011): 248
Population (projected 2026): 292
Households: 49
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 908
Literacy rate: 72.6%
Coordinates: 27.45110°N, 88.61080°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Sikkim
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Kabi Lungchuk
Member of Parliament: Indra Hang Subba
Block / Mandal: Kabi

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Mangan district level

Then & Now

Phamtam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

248

Census 2011 baseline

+17.7%

Population · 2026

292

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

Census 2011 baseline

+18.4%

Households · 2026

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 248Census 2011
Households: 49Census 2011
Literacy rate: 72.6%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 908 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2922026 proj. · +17.7% vs 2011
Est. households: 582026 projection
Active job cards: —MGNREGA · district
HHs worked (FY): —MGNREGA · district
State electorate: 4,60,497ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: —NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: —NFHS-5 district
Electricity: —NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: —NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): —NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 88.5%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Mangan district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,390PMAY-G · 1,390 of 1,399 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Mangan district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,527Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Mangan district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Phamtam

Mandal centre

Kabi · ≈ 5.1 km

≈ 10 min by car · 12 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Mangan · ≈ 10 km

≈ 21 min by car · 25 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Gangtok12 kmcapital
Kolkata543 km
Delhi1126 km
Hyderabad1527 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationDarjeeling57 km
Bus stopGoing to Lachung, Lachen, and Chugthang9 km
Hospital / PHCMangan District Hospital9 km
ATM / bankSBI9 km
Petrol pumpBharat9 km
CollegeSikkim Professional University16 km
Police stationCheck point for Tsomgo (but ok to go to Hanuman tok)12 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Phamtam

5 Temples mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Residents can add the village jatara and temple festival under Events.

🛕Pensang monasteryTemple3.4 km ↗
🛕Denjong Mindrolling monasteryTemple4.6 km ↗
🛕Monastery gateTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Labrang MonasteryTemple4.8 km ↗
🛕Labrang MonastryTemple4.8 km ↗

Education · within 5 km

Schools & colleges near Phamtam

1 mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors, nearest first. Government school lists (UDISE) will replace this when loaded.

🏫Tumlong schoolSchool4.3 km ↗

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Lead story

September 2026

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AI-enabled WhatsApp Chatbot pilot tested to support farmers in Sikkim, Darjeeling

Reported by Sikkimexpress.

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Sep

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West Sikkim Landslide: 38 Families Evacuated From Rimbi Village Amid Heavy Rains

Reported by Northeast Live.

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Sep

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Pet dog shot dead with air gun in Sikkim’s Yangsum, FIR registered

Reported by India Today NE.

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AI-enabled WhatsApp Chatbot pilot tested to support farmers in Sikkim, Darjeeling
Sikkimexpressyesterday
West Sikkim Landslide: 38 Families Evacuated From Rimbi Village Amid Heavy Rains
Northeast Live3 days ago
Pet dog shot dead with air gun in Sikkim’s Yangsum, FIR registered
India Today NE4 days ago
Organic Brinjal Cultivation Enhances Livelihoods of Tribal Lepcha Farmers in North Sikkim
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research8 days ago

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Quick answers

People often ask about Phamtam

What is the pincode of Phamtam?

The pincode of Phamtam, Kabi block, Mangan district, Sikkim is 737116. The post office is Mangan.

Which post office delivers to Phamtam?

Mail for Phamtam is delivered through Mangan post office, pincode 737116, in Kabi block, Mangan district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Phamtam located?

Phamtam is a village in Kabi block of Mangan district, Sikkim, India.

What is the population of Phamtam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Phamtam village has a population of 248 across 49 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Phamtam in?

Phamtam falls under the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Sikkim.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Phamtam in?

Phamtam falls under the Kabi Lungchuk assembly constituency (AC #29) of Sikkim.

What is the literacy rate in Phamtam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Phamtam village is 72.6%.

What is the sex ratio in Phamtam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Phamtam village is 908 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Phamtam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Phamtam, including Aama Sahayata Yojana (Sikkim), Chief Minister's Startup Scheme (Sikkim), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Phamtam from Mangan district centre?

Phamtam is approximately 10 km (straight-line) from the centre of Mangan district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Phamtam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Phamtam village is 260968.

How big is Phamtam compared to other villages in Kabi block?

Phamtam ranks 18 of 20 villages in Kabi block by Census 2011 population (248 residents).

How far is Phamtam from Gangtok?

Phamtam is about 12 km from Gangtok in a straight line (the state capital of Sikkim); by road expect roughly 16 km.

How far is Phamtam from Kolkata?

Phamtam is about 543 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 706 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Phamtam?

Darjeeling is the nearest railway station to Phamtam, about 57 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 74 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Phamtam?

Going to Lachung, Lachen, and Chugthang is the nearest bus stop to Phamtam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Phamtam?

Mangan District Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Phamtam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Phamtam?

SBI is the nearest ATM or bank to Phamtam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Phamtam?

Bharat is the nearest petrol pump to Phamtam, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 11 km.

Who is the MP for Phamtam?

Phamtam is in Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is Indra Hang Subba (SKM).

Which schools and colleges are near Phamtam?

Within 5 km of Phamtam: Tumlong school (4.3 km), as mapped by OpenStreetMap.

What is the population of Phamtam in 2026?

Phamtam is estimated at 292 people in 2026, up about 18% from 248 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Phamtam in?

Sikkim falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Phamtam in Mangan district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)