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 information the sub-district code of Mangan Block (CD) is 01548. Total area of mangan subdivision is 941 km² including 939.24 km² rural area and 1.76 km² urban area. Mangan subdivision has a population of 33,671 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,644 while rural population is 29,027. Mangan has a sex ratio of approximately 891 females for every 1,000 males. Mangan subdivision has a population density of 36 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,947 houses in the sub-district, including 1,054 urban houses and 5,893 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 68.46% population of mangan subdivision is literate, out of which 72.43% males and 64.01% females are literate.
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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Mangan 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 | 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 |