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★ Mandal of Gyalshing district ★

Dentam

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Area · — km²
Population · 27,488
Pincode ·
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24
Villages
13
Gram Panchayats
27,488
Population
5,415
Households
66.8%
Literacy
926
Sex ratio
About the mandal

Dentam — mandal of Gyalshing

Dentam mandal is located in Gyalshing district, Sikkim. According to Census 2011, the mandal encompasses 24 revenue villages under 13 gram panchayats with a population of 27,488 in 5,415 households. The mandal recorded a literacy rate of 66.8% and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. Jal Jeevan Mission data indicates 88.5% tap water coverage. Major villages include Maneybong, Hee, and Bermiok.

Represented by
Lok Sabha
Vidhan Sabha
Then & Now

Dentam mandal — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
27,488
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
32,406
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
5,415
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
6,384
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 · Mandal aggregates · 24 villages

Dentam mandal by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
14,271Census 2011
Female population
13,217Census 2011
Sex ratio
926 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
5,415Census 2011
SC population
1,526Census 2011
ST population
11,153Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
32,406+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
6,384RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
16,969Census 2011
Cultivators
8,847Census 2011
Agri labourers
986Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
88.5%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,390 / 1,39999% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,527Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Dentam mandal

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this mandal

4 places mapped
Coverage
2 of 24 villages have notable places mapped · 8%
  • Shop· 4

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Dentam mandal.

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All 24 villages of Dentam

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13 GPs · 0 wards
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Quick answers

People often ask about Dentam

How many villages are in Dentam mandal?

Dentam mandal has 24 revenue villages spread across 13 gram panchayats in Gyalshing district, Sikkim.

Where is the mandal headquarters of Dentam?

The mandal headquarters of Dentam is located at —.

What is the pincode of Dentam mandal?

Dentam mandal HQ uses pincode —. Individual villages may have their own pincodes — check the village page.

Which constituency does Dentam fall under?

Dentam mandal is part of — (Lok Sabha) and — (Vidhan Sabha).

What is the population of Dentam mandal?

Dentam mandal had a population of 27,488 per the 2011 Census, across 24 villages.

What is the police station for Dentam mandal?

Dentam mandal is served by Police picket post.

Which rivers flow through Dentam mandal?

Major rivers in Dentam mandal: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

By straight-line distance

Mandals near Dentam

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(6 nearest)