Mangan Subdivision - Sikkim
Mangan is an administrative subdivision in the Mangan district of Sikkim, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mangan is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 77.7 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 941 km², including 939.24 km² rural area and 1.76 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 891 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mangan Subdivision
Mangan Subdivision has a total of 11 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 | Kazor | Rural | Singhik |
| 2 | Mangan Forest Block | Rural | Ringhim Nampatam |
| 3 | Meyong | Rural | Toong Naga |
| 4 | Naga Forest Block | Rural | Toong Naga |
| 5 | Nampatam | Rural | Ringhim Nampatam |
| 6 | Pakshep | Rural | Singhik |
| 7 | Ringhim | Rural | Ringhim Nampatam |
| 8 | Sentam | Rural | Singhik |
| 9 | Singchit | Rural | Toong Naga |
| 10 | Singhik | Rural | Ringhim Nampatam |
| 11 | Zimchung | Rural | Tingchim Chadey |
Population of Mangan Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Mangan Subdivision has a total population of 33,671 people, consisting of 17,798 males and 15,873 females. There are 6,947 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 36 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 33,671 | 29,027 | 4,644 |
| Male Population | 17,798 | 15,342 | 2,456 |
| Female Population | 15,873 | 13,685 | 2,188 |
| Total Households | 6,947 | 5,893 | 1,054 |
| Population Density | 36 / km² | 31 / km² | 2,639 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 23,051 literate people and 3,958 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 799 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24,231 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,958 | 3,373 | 585 |
| Literate Population | 23,051 | 19,649 | 3,402 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,620 | 9,378 | 1,242 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 799 | 621 | 178 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24,231 | 22,211 | 2,020 |
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.