Samdong

Samdong 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 Samdong village. As per 2009 stats, Samdong Kambel is the gram panchayat of Samdong village.

Here you can discover what makes Samdong unique in its vibrant Gangtok-East District region. You’ll see Samdong’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 Samdong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samdong is 261256. The village spans a total geographical area of 483.84 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737102. Gangtok is nearest town to Samdong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samdong 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 Samdong

Population of Samdong

According to the 2011 Census, Samdong has a total population of about 2,125, with approximately 1,090 males and 1,035 females. The sex ratio is around 949 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 269 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 57 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 544. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.21%, with male literacy at about 76.24% and female literacy near 63.86%. There are around 481 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samdong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samdong

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

Nearby Villages of Samdong

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Samdong