Rolep - Rongli, Pakyong

Rolep is a village situated in the Rongli subdivision of Pakyong district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 16 km from Rongli and around 76 km from Gangtok. Rolep Lamaten serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rolep village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rolep is 261357. The village covers a total geographical area of 724.99 hectares and falls under the 737131 pincode. Rangpo is the nearest town, located about 55 km away.

Rolep village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gnathang-machong Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Rolep

According to the 2011 Census, Rolep village had a total population of 808 people, including 374 males and 434 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 1,160 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 39.08%, with male literacy at 39.76% and female literacy at 38.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 67.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Rolep

Rolep 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 Rolep

Public transport in the Rolep is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chalsa Jn, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rangpo to Rolep is about 55 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Rolep is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rolep

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

Health Facilities in Rolep

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

FAQs about Rolep