Rongong - Kabi, Mangan

Rongong is a village situated in the Kabi subdivision of Mangan district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 28 km from Mangan and around 28 km from Mangan. Rongong Tumlong serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rongong village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rongong is 260964. The village covers a total geographical area of 372.8 hectares and falls under the 737116 pincode. Mangan is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Rongong

As per Census 2011, Rongong village has a total population of 646 people, consisting of 326 males and 320 females. The village has 137 households and a sex ratio of 981 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 454 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 497 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Rongong are given below:

Nearby Villages of Rongong

Rongong 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 Rongong

Rongong 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 70.0 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Rongong

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

Health Facilities in Rongong

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

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