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 information the sub-district code of Rongli Block (CD) is 01555. Total area of rongli subdivision is 216 km² including 212.00 km² rural area and 4.00 km² urban area. Rongli subdivision has a population of 27,741 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,883 while rural population is 21,858. Rongli has a sex ratio of approximately 925 females for every 1,000 males. Rongli subdivision has a population density of 128 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,054 houses in the sub-district, including 1,269 urban houses and 4,785 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.11% population of rongli subdivision is literate, out of which 75.80% males and 66.05% females are literate.
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 |
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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's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Rongli Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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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 |