Tinkitam village, Ravangla block | Pincode 737126

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LGD code: 261224
Pincode: 737126
Post office: Namchi
Population: 749
Households: 148
Literacy rate: 63.2%
Sex ratio: 849 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 342

Census 2011 · in context

How Tinkitam compares

By population, Tinkitam ranks #15 of 28 villages in Ravangla mandal.

Literacy rate

63.2%

−5.5% vs mandal average

Tinkitam: 63.2%
Ravangla mandal: 68.7%
Namchi district: 72.7%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

849

−31 vs mandal average

Tinkitam: 849
Ravangla mandal: 880

Household size

people per home

5.1

+0.3 vs mandal average

Tinkitam: 5.1
Ravangla mandal: 4.8

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

Tinkitam at a glance

Tinkitam is a village of 749 people in 148 households (Census 2011) in Ravangla block, Namchi district, Sikkim, the 15th-largest of 28 villages in Ravangla block. Literacy is 63%, 6 points below the block average of 69% and the sex ratio is 849 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 737126, served by Namchi post office; the LGD village code is 261224. The village votes in Gyalshing-Barnyak assembly constituency, represented by MLA Lok Nath Sharma. The population is estimated at 883 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Tinkitam

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: 0
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 1
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: No
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: Namchi
Distance to nearest town (km): 32
Distance to district HQ (km): 32
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 12
All-weather road: Yes
Gram panchayat (2011): Tinkitam Rayong
Total area (ha): 526.02
Irrigated area (ha): 3.25
Forest area (ha): 78.11

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

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Key facts — Tinkitam

LGD code: 261224
Pincode: 737126
Post office: Namchi
Population (Census 2011): 749
Population (projected 2026): 883
Households: 148
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 849
Literacy rate: 63.2%
Lok Sabha constituency: Sikkim
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Gyalshing-Barnyak
Member of Parliament: Indra Hang Subba
Member of Legislative Assembly: Lok Nath Sharma
Block / Mandal: Ravangla

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 Namchi district level

Then & Now

Tinkitam — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

749

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

883

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

148

Census 2011 baseline

+17.6%

Households · 2026

174

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: 749Census 2011
Households: 148Census 2011
Literacy rate: 63.2%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 849 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 8832026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 1742026 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 · Namchi district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 1,390PMAY-G · 1,390 of 1,399 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Namchi district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 1,527Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Namchi 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.

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September 2026

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BJP's Sikkim Gambit: Calculated Bet Ahead of Panchayat Polls, But Whose Win Will It Be?

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Sikkim begins road checks after monsoon damage, orders faster repairs

Reported by Telegraph India.

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Sikkim Launches Statewide Post-Monsoon Road Survey

Reported by Northeast Live.

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BJP's Sikkim Gambit: Calculated Bet Ahead of Panchayat Polls, But Whose Win Will It Be?
India Today NE8h ago
Sikkim begins road checks after monsoon damage, orders faster repairs
Telegraph India2 days ago
Sikkim Launches Statewide Post-Monsoon Road Survey
Northeast Live2 days ago
AI-enabled WhatsApp Chatbot pilot tested to support farmers in Sikkim, Darjeeling
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West Sikkim Landslide: 38 Families Evacuated From Rimbi Village Amid Heavy Rains
Northeast Live8 days ago
Pet dog shot dead with air gun in Sikkim’s Yangsum, FIR registered
India Today NE10 days ago

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What is the pincode of Tinkitam?

The pincode of Tinkitam, Ravangla block, Namchi district, Sikkim is 737126. The post office is Namchi.

Which post office delivers to Tinkitam?

Mail for Tinkitam is delivered through Namchi post office, pincode 737126, in Ravangla block, Namchi district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Tinkitam located?

Tinkitam is a village in Ravangla block of Namchi district, Sikkim, India.

What is the population of Tinkitam as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Tinkitam village has a population of 749 across 148 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Tinkitam in?

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

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Tinkitam in?

Tinkitam falls under the Gyalshing-Barnyak assembly constituency (AC #4) of Sikkim.

What is the literacy rate in Tinkitam?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Tinkitam village is 63.2%.

What is the sex ratio in Tinkitam?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Tinkitam village is 849 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Tinkitam?

12 schemes currently match residents of Tinkitam, 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.

What is the LGD code of Tinkitam?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Tinkitam village is 261224.

How big is Tinkitam compared to other villages in Ravangla block?

Tinkitam ranks 15 of 28 villages in Ravangla block by Census 2011 population (749 residents).

Who is the MLA of Tinkitam?

Tinkitam falls under Gyalshing-Barnyak assembly constituency (AC 4). The sitting MLA is Lok Nath Sharma (Sikkim Krantikari Morcha).

Who is the MP for Tinkitam?

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

What is the population of Tinkitam in 2026?

Tinkitam is estimated at 883 people in 2026, up about 18% from 749 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Tinkitam in?

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

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Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
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