Mangan
Mangan is a Town and Subdivision in North 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, the sub-district code of Mangan Block (CD) is 01548. The total area of Mangan Subdivision is 941 km², which includes 939.24 km² of rural area and 1.76 km² of urban area. Mangan has a sex ratio of approximately 891 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mangan Subdivision
Mangan Subdivision has a total of 46 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 Mangan Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barfok | Barfok Lingdong | Mangan (12 km) |
| 2 | Chawang | Men Rongong | Mangan (32 km) |
| 3 | Gnon Samdong | Hee Gyathang | Mangan (20 km) |
| 4 | Gor | Lum Gor Sangtok | Mangan (25 km) |
| 5 | Hee Gyathang | Hee Gyathang | Mangan (17 km) |
| 6 | Kabi | Kabi Tingda | Gangtok (20 km) |
| 7 | Kabi Forest Block | Kabi Tingda | Gangtok (17 km) |
| 8 | Kazor | Singhik | Mangan (3 km) |
| 9 | L Mangshila | Mangshila Tibuk | Mangan (17 km) |
| 10 | Labi | Phensang | Gangtok (24 km) |
| 11 | Lingdem | Lingthem Lingdem | Mangan (25 km) |
| 12 | Lingdong | Barfok Lingdong | Mangan (12 km) |
| 13 | Lingthem | Lingthem Lingdem | Mangan (16 km) |
| 14 | Lingzah Tolung | Sakyong Pentong | Mangan (26 km) |
| 15 | Lower Dzongu Forest Block | Lum Gor Sangtok | Mangan (18 km) |
| 16 | Lum | Lum Gor Sangtok | Mangan (26 km) |
| 17 | Mangan Forest Block | Ringhim Nampatam | Mangan (8 km) |
| 18 | Men Rongong | Men Rongong | Gangtok (30 km) |
| 19 | Meyong | Toong Naga | Mangan (13 km) |
| 20 | Naga Forest Block | Toong Naga | Mangan (20 km) |
| 21 | Naga Namgor | Toong Naga | Mangan (18 km) |
| 22 | Namok | Namok Swayem | Mangan (18 km) |
| 23 | Nampatam | Ringhim Nampatam | Mangan (6 km) |
| 24 | Pakshep | Singhik | Mangan (3 km) |
| 25 | Paney Phensong | Phensang | Gangtok (27 km) |
| 26 | Phamtam | Men Rongong | Gangtok (30 km) |
| 27 | Phodong | Rongong Tumlong | Mangan (30 km) |
| 28 | Phodong Forest Block | Rongong Tumlong | Mangan (26 km) |
| 29 | Ramthamg | Ramthang Tanyak | Mangan (27 km) |
| 30 | Ringhim | Ringhim Nampatam | Mangan (4 km) |
| 31 | Rongong | Rongong Tumlong | Mangan (28 km) |
| 32 | Sakyong Pentong | Sakyong Pentong | Mangan (34 km) |
| 33 | Salim Pakel | Passingdang Saffo | Mangan (35 km) |
| 34 | Sangtok | Lum Gor Sangtok | Mangan (19 km) |
| 35 | Sentam | Singhik | Mangan (5 km) |
| 36 | Sheyam | Namok Swayem | Mangan (21 km) |
| 37 | Singchit | Toong Naga | Mangan (9 km) |
| 38 | Singhik | Ringhim Nampatam | Mangan (1 km) |
| 39 | Tangyek | Ramthang Tanyak | Mangan (23 km) |
| 40 | Tingbong | Tingvong | Mangan (21 km) |
| 41 | Tingchim | Tingchim Chadey | Mangan (14 km) |
| 42 | Tingda | Kabi Tingda | Gangtok (18 km) |
| 43 | Tumlong | Rongong Tumlong | Mangan (29 km) |
| 44 | U Mangshila | Mangshila Tibuk | Mangan (16 km) |
| 45 | Upper Dzongu Forest Block | Sakyong Pentong | Mangan (20 km) |
| 46 | Zimchung | Tingchim Chadey | Mangan (3 km) |
Population of Mangan Subdivision
The population profile of Mangan 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 Mangan Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | 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 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,958 | 3,373 | 585 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,032 | 1,723 | 309 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,926 | 1,650 | 276 |
| Literate Population | 23,051 | 19,649 | 3,402 |
| Literate Male Population | 12,891 | 11,006 | 1,885 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,160 | 8,643 | 1,517 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,620 | 9,378 | 1,242 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,907 | 4,336 | 571 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,713 | 5,042 | 671 |
| Total Households | 6,947 | 5,893 | 1,054 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mangan Subdivision is around 33,671 people. This includes 17,798 males and 15,873 females. Rural population is about 29,027 (15,342 males and 13,685 females), while urban population is nearly 4,644 (2,456 males and 2,188 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,958 of the population, with 2,032 boys and 1,926 girls. Rural areas have 3,373 children, and urban areas have about 585 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 23,051 literate people in Mangan Subdivision, including 12,891 literate males and 10,160 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 19,649 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,402 people.
- About 10,620 people in Mangan Subdivision are not literate, including 4,907 males and 5,713 females. Rural areas include 9,378 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,242 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,947 households, with 5,893 in villages and 1,054 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mangan Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 799 | 621 | 178 |
| SC Male Population | 423 | 328 | 95 |
| SC Female Population | 376 | 293 | 83 |
| Total ST Population | 24,231 | 22,211 | 2,020 |
| ST Male Population | 12,346 | 11,356 | 990 |
| ST Female Population | 11,885 | 10,855 | 1,030 |
| Population Density | 36 / km² | 31 / km² | 2,639 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Mangan Subdivision is approximately 799 people, including 423 males and 376 females. Around 621 people live in rural parts. Nearly 178 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mangan Subdivision is about 24,231 people, including 12,346 males and 11,885 females. Around 22,211 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 2,020 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 36 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 31 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,639 people per sq. km.