Rongli
Rongli is a Town and Subdivision in East District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Rongli Block (CD) is 01555. The total area of Rongli Subdivision is 216 km², which includes 212.00 km² of rural area and 4.00 km² of urban area. Rongli has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rongli Subdivision
Rongli Subdivision has a total of 20 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Rongli Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aritar | Aritar | Rangpo (29 km) |
| 2 | Changeylakha | Rongli Chengeylakha | Rangpo (37 km) |
| 3 | Chujachen | Chujachen | Rangpo (38 km) |
| 4 | Dholepchen | Dolepchen | Rangpo (31 km) |
| 5 | Lamaten | Rolep Lamaten | Rangpo (51 km) |
| 6 | Lingtam | Lingtam Phadamchen | Rangpo (43 km) |
| 7 | Mulukey | Sudunglakha | Rangpo (26 km) |
| 8 | North Rhegoh | Regoh | Rangpo (44 km) |
| 9 | Phadamchen | Lingtam Phadamchen | Rangpo (55 km) |
| 10 | Phadamchen Forest Block | Lingtam Phadamchen | Rangpo (64 km) |
| 11 | Premlakha | Premlakha Subaneydara | Rangpo (67 km) |
| 12 | Rhenak | Rhenock | Rongli |
| 13 | Rhenock Forest Block | Rhenock | Rangpo (40 km) |
| 14 | Rolep | Rolep Lamaten | Rangpo (55 km) |
| 15 | Rongli Forest Block | Rongli Chengeylakha | Rangpo (56 km) |
| 16 | Singaneybas | Premlakha Subaneydara | Rangpo (60 km) |
| 17 | South Rhegoh | Regoh | Rangpo (43 km) |
| 18 | Subanedara | Premlakha Subaneydara | Rangpo (42 km) |
| 19 | Sudunglakha | Sudunglakha | Rangpo (28 km) |
| 20 | Tarpin | Tarpin | Rangpo (17 km) |
Population of Rongli Subdivision
The population profile of Rongli Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Rongli Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,741 | 21,858 | 5,883 |
| Male Population | 14,408 | 11,234 | 3,174 |
| Female Population | 13,333 | 10,624 | 2,709 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,966 | 2,349 | 617 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,511 | 1,182 | 329 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,455 | 1,167 | 288 |
| Literate Population | 19,727 | 15,137 | 4,590 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,921 | 8,312 | 2,609 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,806 | 6,825 | 1,981 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,014 | 6,721 | 1,293 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,487 | 2,922 | 565 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 4,527 | 3,799 | 728 |
| Total Households | 6,054 | 4,785 | 1,269 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Rongli Subdivision is around 27,741 people. This includes 14,408 males and 13,333 females. Rural population is about 21,858 (11,234 males and 10,624 females), while urban population is nearly 5,883 (3,174 males and 2,709 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,966 of the population, with 1,511 boys and 1,455 girls. Rural areas have 2,349 children, and urban areas have about 617 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 19,727 literate people in Rongli Subdivision, including 10,921 literate males and 8,806 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 15,137 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,590 people.
- About 8,014 people in Rongli Subdivision are not literate, including 3,487 males and 4,527 females. Rural areas include 6,721 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,293 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,054 households, with 4,785 in villages and 1,269 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Rongli Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,225 | 628 | 597 |
| SC Male Population | 590 | 306 | 284 |
| SC Female Population | 635 | 322 | 313 |
| Total ST Population | 5,265 | 4,394 | 871 |
| ST Male Population | 2,635 | 2,212 | 423 |
| ST Female Population | 2,630 | 2,182 | 448 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 103 / km² | 1,471 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Rongli Subdivision is approximately 1,225 people, including 590 males and 635 females. Around 628 people live in rural parts. Nearly 597 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Rongli Subdivision is about 5,265 people, including 2,635 males and 2,630 females. Around 4,394 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 871 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 128 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 103 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,471 people per sq. km.