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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aritar Aritar Rangpo (29 km)
2Changeylakha Rongli Chengeylakha Rangpo (37 km)
3Chujachen Chujachen Rangpo (38 km)
4Dholepchen Dolepchen Rangpo (31 km)
5Lamaten Rolep Lamaten Rangpo (51 km)
6Lingtam Lingtam Phadamchen Rangpo (43 km)
7Mulukey Sudunglakha Rangpo (26 km)
8North Rhegoh Regoh Rangpo (44 km)
9Phadamchen Lingtam Phadamchen Rangpo (55 km)
10Phadamchen Forest Block Lingtam Phadamchen Rangpo (64 km)
11Premlakha Premlakha Subaneydara Rangpo (67 km)
12Rhenak Rhenock Rongli
13Rhenock Forest Block Rhenock Rangpo (40 km)
14Rolep Rolep Lamaten Rangpo (55 km)
15Rongli Forest Block Rongli Chengeylakha Rangpo (56 km)
16Singaneybas Premlakha Subaneydara Rangpo (60 km)
17South Rhegoh Regoh Rangpo (43 km)
18Subanedara Premlakha Subaneydara Rangpo (42 km)
19Sudunglakha Sudunglakha Rangpo (28 km)
20Tarpin 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
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
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