Village code 261303

Shotak Village, Gangtok Sub-Division: Map, PIN Code and Population

Shotak is a village in Gangtok Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, East District district, Sikkim. This page gives the village map, PIN code, population, village code, gram panchayat, public facilities, roads, water, power, land use and nearby village links in one place.

Quick answer: Shotak is in Gangtok Sub-Division, East District, Sikkim, India. Census village code: 261303. PIN code: 737101. Population: 1,541.

Shotak village map in Sikkim
Shotak village map image for Gangtok Sub-Division, Sikkim.

Village Overview

Shotak is a village in Gangtok Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, East District district, Sikkim. For Shotak, the population is 1,541, PIN code is 737101 and Census village code is 261303. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.

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Source year

Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities

Important note

Map and data are for general information. Verify legal and land records from official sources.

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Quick Facts

Quick facts for Shotak village
Village code261303
PIN code737101
Population1,541
Households209
Area542 ha / 5.42 sq. km / 1,339 acres
Population density284 people per sq. km
Current stateSikkim
Census 2011 stateSikkim
Current districtEast District
Census 2011 districtEast District

Postal and PIN Code Details

The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 737101. This helps users verify the postal area for Shotak, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.

Postal details for Shotak village
PIN code737101
Post offices linked with this PINGangtok HO and Sichey Gaon SO
Best matching post officeGangtok HO (Head office)
Delivery office records1
Postal districtEast District
Postal stateSikkim
Postal divisionSikkim Division
Postal circleWest Bengal Circle
SourceIndia Post Postal Index Number code reference data

PIN Code Boundary

Census 2011 reports PIN code 737101 for this village. View PIN 737101 post offices, villages and approximate postal boundary. Boundary data is not available in the local source. PIN boundaries are postal service area references, not village, land, survey or legal boundaries.

Location and Administration

Shotak comes under Shotak gram panchayat and Gangtok C.D. Block. Its local administrative unit is Gangtok Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. The sub-division headquarters is Not reported at Not reported. The Census district headquarters, Not reported, is Not reported away.

Administrative details for Shotak
Current stateSikkim
Census 2011 stateSikkim
Current districtEast District
Census 2011 districtEast District
State code11
District code244
Sub-Division / Census sub-district code0007
C.D. Block code0007
Block panchayat code0007

Population Profile

The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Shotak village and its household count.

Total population

1,541 residents in 209 households

SC/ST population

Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported

SC male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

ST male/female split

Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported

Schools and Education

This section shows school facilities reported in the public village directory. School counts follow Census village directory rules. A composite school may be counted under more than one level, such as primary, middle and secondary. If a school count is not reported, confirm the latest local school details before admission or travel.

Health Facilities

Health facilities are Census-reported facilities such as CHC, PHC, sub-centre, dispensary, mobile health clinic, ASHA worker and medicine shop. They are not real-time service guarantees. Health records can change over time, so use this list as a starting point and confirm the latest service availability locally.

Health facilities reported for Shotak
ASHA workerAvailable

Connectivity and Public Services

An all-weather road means the village approach was reported as usable in fair and foul weather. Pucca, kuchha, WBM and footpath are separate Census road categories. Mobile coverage means the village was treated as having access when mobile service was available to at least some residents under Census reporting practice. These details also show bus, railway, banking, post office and public service availability reported for the village.

Connectivity and public services for Shotak
Public bus serviceAvailable
State highwayAvailable
Major district roadAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable
Mobile phone coverageAvailable
ATMAvailable
PDS shopAvailable
Anganwadi centreAvailable
Assembly polling stationAvailable
Daily newspaper supplyAvailable

Water, Sanitation and Power

Drinking water sources are Census categories such as treated tap water, untreated tap water, covered or uncovered well, hand pump, tube well, spring, river, canal, tank, pond or lake. Power availability means electricity was reported as available for the stated use. It does not mean uninterrupted electricity or current connection status.

Water, sanitation and power details for Shotak
Treated tap waterAvailable
Domestic power supplyAvailable

Agriculture and Land Use

Land-use area is reported in hectares using Census village directory land-use categories such as net area sown, irrigated area, forest, fallow land and non-agricultural use. This is useful for general village research, farming context and local area study.

Agriculture and land-use records for Shotak
Net area sown133.60 hectares
Irrigated area37.40 hectares
Unirrigated area96.20 hectares
Canal irrigated area37.40 hectares
Forest area85.70 hectares

How to Reach Shotak

The nearest major town is not reported is the nearest statutory town in the available village directory data. Gangtok is the sub-district headquarters. Use the Google Map above to plan a route. Before travel, check the latest bus, railway and road options from local sources.

Travel and connectivity details for Shotak
Public bus serviceAvailable
All-weather roadAvailable

Source-Year Notes

Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed. Facility meanings follow District Census Handbook village directory concepts. Local names such as Sub-Division, district and gram panchayat may differ from current government records.

For simple meanings of Census village directory terms, see the Census 2011 village directory definitions.

Additional Facilities Reported

This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Shotak. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.

Additional facilities reported for Shotak
Public Bus ServiceAvailable
All Weather RoadAvailable
Mobile Phone CoverageAvailable
ASHAAvailable
Tap Water-TreatedAvailable
Public Distribution System PDS ShopAvailable
ATMAvailable
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi CentreAvailable
Assembly Polling StationAvailable
Daily Newspaper SupplyAvailable
Power Supply for Domestic UseAvailable

How to Use Survey Number and Map Details

Use the village code, district, sub-division, gram panchayat, PIN code and nearest town details as reference points when searching government land records. For ownership, mutation, survey number, legal boundary and plot-level decisions, check the latest record with the revenue department or official land records portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shotak village located?

Shotak is located in Gangtok Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: East District.

Which Sub-Division is Shotak in?

Shotak is in Gangtok Sub-Division. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.

Which district is Shotak in?

District: East District.

What is the village code of Shotak?

The Census village code of Shotak is 261303.

What is the PIN code of Shotak?

The PIN code reported for Shotak is 737101.

What is the population of Shotak?

Shotak has 1,541 residents in 209 households as per Census 2011.

What land-use details are available for Shotak?

Land-use details for Shotak include net area sown: 133.60 hectares, irrigated area: 37.40 hectares, and unirrigated area: 96.20 hectares.

Is public bus service available in Shotak?

Public bus service is available in the village.

Is mobile phone coverage available in Shotak?

Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.

What is the total area of Shotak?

The total geographical area of Shotak is 542 hectares.

How many households are in Shotak?

Shotak has 209 households as per Census 2011.

Is tap water available in Shotak?

Treated tap water is available in the village.

Is electricity available for homes in Shotak?

Domestic power supply is available in the village.

Is there an all-weather road to Shotak?

All-weather road status for Shotak is available in the village.

Is there an ATM or bank in Shotak?

ATM status is available in the village, and commercial bank status is data not reported.

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