Ravangla Subdivision - Namchi District, Sikkim
Ravangla is an administrative subdivision in the Namchi district of Sikkim, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Ravangla is the main town for most villages within the subdivision.
The total area of the subdivision is 452 km², including 452.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 893 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ravangla Subdivision
Ravangla Subdivision has a total of 30 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakhim | Rural | Kewzing Bakhim |
| 2 | Barfung | Rural | Ravong Barfung |
| 3 | Borong | Rural | Borong Phamthang |
| 4 | Dalep | Rural | Kewzing Bakhim |
| 5 | Deythang | Rural | Barfung Zarung |
| 6 | Hingdam | Rural | Lamting Tingmo |
| 7 | Jarrong | Rural | Barfung Zarung |
| 8 | Kewzing | Rural | Kewzing Bakhim |
| 9 | Kewzing Forest Block | Rural | Kewzing Bakhim |
| 10 | Lamaten | Rural | Lamting Tingmo |
| 11 | Legship | Rural | Legship |
| 12 | Legship Forest Block | Rural | Legship |
| 13 | Lingding | Rural | Ralong Namlung |
| 14 | Lingzo | Rural | Kewzing Bakhim |
| 15 | Mangbrue | Rural | Lamting Tingmo |
| 16 | Namlung | Rural | Ralong Namlung |
| 17 | New Sada | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Phamtam | Rural | Borong Phamthang |
| 19 | Polok | Rural | Borong Phamthang |
| 20 | Rabong | Rural | Sangmo Rankay |
| 21 | Rabong Bazar | Rural | Sangmo Rankay |
| 22 | Rabong Forest Block | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Ralang Forest Block | Rural | Ralong Namlung |
| 24 | Ralong | Rural | Ralong Namlung |
| 25 | Rayong | Rural | Tinkitam Rayong |
| 26 | Sada | Rural | Borong Phamthang |
| 27 | Sanghanath | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 28 | Sangmo | Rural | Rabong Khop |
| 29 | Tingmo | Rural | Lamting Tingmo |
| 30 | Tinkitam | Rural | Tinkitam Rayong |
Population of Ravangla Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Ravangla Subdivision has a total population of 47,955 people, consisting of 25,331 males and 22,624 females. There are 9,646 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 106 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,955 | 47,955 | 0 |
| Male Population | 25,331 | 25,331 | 0 |
| Female Population | 22,624 | 22,624 | 0 |
| Total Households | 9,646 | 9,646 | 0 |
| Population Density | 106 / km² | 106 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 33,051 literate people and 5,658 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,451 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,517 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,658 | 5,658 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 33,051 | 33,051 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,904 | 14,904 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,451 | 1,451 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,517 | 16,517 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.