Assessing the Socio-Economic Setup of Ravangla, Sikkim, and the Vulnerability of its Community using Geoinformatics

Abstract The geoinformatics platform integrates remotely sensed data and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). It has a vast range of applications. technique is widely used not only to study the physical aspects region but also analyse social economic setup. objective this understand socio-economic setup Ravangla, which small tourist town located in South Sikkim, India. primary have been collected from field survey analysed using GIS tools. indices such as structure, housing condition, condition basic facilities health, education, transport, market, others present study. spatial distribution these parameters. assess vulnerability community living Ravangla. Composite Vulnerability at level calculated based on socioeconomic parameters map prepared. Based Index, households area classified Highly, Moderately, Less Vulnerable. techniques amalgamate components recognize most vulnerable will help planners, policymakers, administrators take necessary steps for mitigating problems area.