Samdong
About Samdong
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Samdong village is 261256. Samdong village is 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.
The total geographical area of village is 483.84 hectares. Samdong has a total population of 2,125 peoples, out of which male population is 1,090 while female population is 1,035. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 949 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of samdong village is 70.21% out of which 76.24% males and 63.86% females are literate. There are about 481 houses in samdong village. Pincode of samdong village locality is 737102.
When it comes to administration, Samdong village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Samdong village comes under Tumen-lingi Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Gangtok is nearest town to samdong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 26km away.
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Population of Samdong
The population details of Samdong cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,125 | 1,090 | 1,035 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 269 | 121 | 148 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 544 | 270 | 274 |
| Literate Population | 1,492 | 831 | 661 |
| Illiterate Population | 633 | 259 | 374 |
Connectivity of Samdong
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samdong
Where is Samdong located?
Samdong village is situated in Gangtok Subdivision, within the East District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samdong?
The Gram Panchayat of Samdong is Samdong Kambel (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Samdong?
The pincode of Samdong is 737102, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Samdong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Samdong is 2,125, with 1,090 males and 1,035 females.
How many households are there in Samdong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Samdong village has a total of 481 households.
What is the literacy rate in Samdong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Samdong is 70.21%. The male literacy rate is 76.24%, while the female literacy rate is 63.86%.