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Village code 261281
Sumen 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: Sumen is in Gangtok Sub-Division, East District, Sikkim, India. Census village code: 261281. PIN code: 737134. Population: 1,305.
Data last reviewed: 22 June 2026. Data is mainly based on Census 2011 and public village directory records. Current names, boundaries and facilities may have changed.
Sumen is a village in Gangtok Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district, East District district, Sikkim. For Sumen, the population is 1,305, PIN code is 737134 and Census village code is 261281. Use this page to understand the basic location, Census village data, public services and nearby villages before checking official records.
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Census 2011 for population and village code, with public village directory data for facilities
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This Google Map helps you find the general location of Sumen village. Do not use it for land boundaries, survey numbers or ownership. Check those details with official land records.
| Village code | 261281 |
|---|---|
| PIN code | 737134 |
| Population | 1,305 |
| Households | 244 |
| Area | 480.40 ha / 4.80 sq. km / 1,187 acres |
| Population density | 272 people per sq. km |
| Current state | Sikkim |
| Census 2011 state | Sikkim |
| Current district | East District |
| Census 2011 district | East District |
The table below shows post office records linked with PIN code 737134. This helps users verify the postal area for Sumen, but it does not prove that every listed post office is located inside the village.
| PIN code | 737134 |
|---|---|
| Post offices linked with this PIN | Singtam SO, Bardang BO, Beyong BO, Dipudara Nhpc Complex BO, Gangkha Busty BO, and Khamdong BO |
| Best matching post office | Singtam SO (Post office) |
| Delivery office records | 12 |
| Postal district | East District |
| Postal state | Sikkim |
| Postal division | Sikkim Division |
| Postal circle | West Bengal Circle |
| Source | India Post Postal Index Number code reference data |
Census 2011 reports PIN code 737134 for this village. View PIN 737134 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.
Sumen comes under Sumen 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.
| Current state | Sikkim |
|---|---|
| Census 2011 state | Sikkim |
| Current district | East District |
| Census 2011 district | East District |
| State code | 11 |
| District code | 244 |
| Sub-Division / Census sub-district code | 0007 |
| C.D. Block code | 0007 |
| Block panchayat code | 0007 |
The population details below are from Census 2011 village records. They help you understand the size of Sumen village and its household count.
1,305 residents in 244 households
Scheduled Castes: Not reported; Scheduled Tribes: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
Male: Not reported; Female: Not reported
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.
Available; count: 2
Available; government count: 1
Available; government count: 1
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.
| Primary health sub-centre | 1 |
|---|---|
| Dispensary | 1 |
| ASHA worker | Available |
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.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| National highway | Available |
| State highway | Available |
| Major district road | Available |
| Black topped road | Available |
| All-weather road | Available |
| Mobile phone coverage | Available |
| Agricultural credit society | Available |
| PDS shop | Available |
| Anganwadi centre | Available |
| Assembly polling station | Available |
| Daily newspaper supply | Available |
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.
| Treated tap water | Available |
|---|---|
| Domestic power supply | Available |
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.
| Net area sown | 233.80 hectares |
|---|---|
| Irrigated area | 14.80 hectares |
| Unirrigated area | 219 hectares |
| Canal irrigated area | 14.80 hectares |
| Forest area | 171.70 hectares |
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.
| Public bus service | Available |
|---|---|
| All-weather road | Available |
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.
Use these official links to verify current government information. Village Maps shows Census 2011 and public directory data for general reference.
This compact snapshot summarizes public village facility records for Sumen. It helps surface useful facilities without making the page difficult to scan.
| Public Bus Service | Available |
|---|---|
| National Highway | Available |
| Black Topped (Pucca) Road | Available |
| All Weather Road | Available |
| Mobile Phone Coverage | Available |
| Govt Primary School | Available; 2 |
| Govt Middle School | Available; 1 |
| Govt Secondary School | Available; 1 |
| Primary Health Sub Centre | 1 |
| Dispensary | 1 |
| ASHA | Available |
| Tap Water-Treated | Available |
| Public Distribution System PDS Shop | Available |
| Agricultural Credit Societies | Available |
| Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre | Available |
| Assembly Polling Station | Available |
| Daily Newspaper Supply | Available |
| Agricultural Marketing Society | Available |
| Power Supply for Domestic Use | Available |
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.
Sumen is located in Gangtok Sub-Division, also recorded as a Census sub-district. District: East District.
Sumen is in Gangtok Sub-Division. In Census tables, this level is also called a sub-district.
District: East District.
The Census village code of Sumen is 261281.
The PIN code reported for Sumen is 737134.
Sumen has 1,305 residents in 244 households as per Census 2011.
Land-use details for Sumen include net area sown: 233.80 hectares, irrigated area: 14.80 hectares, and unirrigated area: 219 hectares.
Government primary school status for Sumen is available in the village.
Public bus service is available in the village.
Mobile phone coverage is available in the village.
The total geographical area of Sumen is 480.40 hectares.
Sumen has 244 households as per Census 2011.
Treated tap water is available in the village.
Domestic power supply is available in the village.
All-weather road status for Sumen is available in the village.