Rakdong

Rakdong is a village located in Gangtok subdivision of East District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 26km away from Gangtok, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Rakdong village. As per 2009 stats, Rakdong Tintek is the gram panchayat of Rakdong village.

Here you can discover what makes Rakdong unique in its vibrant Gangtok-East District region. You’ll see Rakdong’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Rakdong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rakdong is 261253. The village spans a total geographical area of 928.29 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737107. Gangtok is nearest town to Rakdong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rakdong village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Tumen-lingi Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Rakdong

Population of Rakdong

According to the 2011 Census, Rakdong has a total population of about 2,409, with approximately 1,261 males and 1,148 females. The sex ratio is around 910 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 276 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 74 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 887. The overall literacy rate is approximately 72.64%, with male literacy at about 78.59% and female literacy near 66.11%. There are around 510 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rakdong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rakdong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rakdong. As per the 2011 stats, Rakdong had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Rakdong

Knowing the nearby villages of Rakdong helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rakdong.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rakdong