Lingzo - Ravangla, Namchi

Lingzo is a village situated in the Ravangla subdivision of Namchi district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 13 km from Ravong and around 39 km from Namchi. Kewzing Bakhim serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lingzo village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lingzo is 261217. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.02 hectares and falls under the 737126 pincode. Gyalshing is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Lingzo village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Barfung Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Lingzo

According to the 2011 Census, Lingzo village had a total population of 776 people, including 397 males and 379 females, living in 157 households. The sex ratio was 955 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.28%, with male literacy at 82.51% and female literacy at 69.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 282.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Lingzo

Lingzo is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Lingzo

Lingzo is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gyalshing to Lingzo is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Namchi to Lingzo is about 39 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lingzo

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Lingzo village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Lingzo

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Lingzo village are given below:

FAQs about Lingzo