Rongli Subdivision - Pakyong, Sikkim
Rongli is an administrative subdivision in the Pakyong district of Sikkim, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Rongli is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 216 km², including 212.00 km² rural area and 4.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Rongli Subdivision
Rongli Subdivision has a total of 22 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 | Aritar | Rural | Aritar |
| 2 | Changeylakha | Rural | Rongli Chengeylakha |
| 3 | Chujachen | Rural | Chujachen |
| 4 | Dalapchand | Rural | Dolepchen |
| 5 | Lamaten | Rural | Rolep Lamaten |
| 6 | Lingtam | Rural | Lingtam Phadamchen |
| 7 | Mulukey | Rural | Sudunglakha |
| 8 | North Regu | Rural | Regoh |
| 9 | Phadamchen | Rural | Lingtam Phadamchen |
| 10 | Phademchen Forest Block | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Premlakha | Rural | Premlakha Subaneydara |
| 12 | Rhenock | Rural | Rhenock |
| 13 | Rhenock Bazar | Rural | Rhenock |
| 14 | Rhenock Forest Block | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Rolep | Rural | Rolep Lamaten |
| 16 | Rongli Bazar | Rural | Rongli Chengeylakha |
| 17 | Rongli Forest Block | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Singaneybas | Rural | Premlakha Subaneydara |
| 19 | South Regu | Rural | Regoh |
| 20 | Subaneydara | Rural | Premlakha Subaneydara |
| 21 | Sudunglakha | Rural | Sudunglakha |
| 22 | Tarpin | Rural | Tarpin |
Population of Rongli Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Rongli Subdivision has a total population of 27,741 people, consisting of 14,408 males and 13,333 females. There are 6,054 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 128 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,741 | 21,858 | 5,883 |
| Male Population | 14,408 | 11,234 | 3,174 |
| Female Population | 13,333 | 10,624 | 2,709 |
| Total Households | 6,054 | 4,785 | 1,269 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 103 / km² | 1,471 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 19,727 literate people and 2,966 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 1,225 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,265 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) | 2,966 | 2,349 | 617 |
| Literate Population | 19,727 | 15,137 | 4,590 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,014 | 6,721 | 1,293 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 1,225 | 628 | 597 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,265 | 4,394 | 871 |
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.