Phodong

Phodong is a village located in Mangan subdivision of North District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 30km away from Mangan, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Phodong village. As per 2009 stats, Rongong Tumlong is the gram panchayat of Phodong village.

Here you can discover what makes Phodong unique in its vibrant Mangan-North District region. You’ll see Phodong’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Phodong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phodong is 260966. The village spans a total geographical area of 392.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737111. Mangan is nearest town to Phodong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Phodong village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kabi lungchuk Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Phodong

Population of Phodong

According to the 2011 Census, Phodong has a total population of about 821, with approximately 416 males and 405 females. The sex ratio is around 973 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 58 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 27 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 587. The overall literacy rate is approximately 80.39%, with male literacy at about 81.49% and female literacy near 79.26%. There are around 142 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phodong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phodong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Phodong. As per the 2011 stats, Phodong had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Phodong

Knowing the nearby villages of Phodong helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Phodong.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phodong