Mabong - Mangalbarey, Soreng

Mabong is a village situated in the Mangalbarey subdivision of Soreng district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 24 km from Soreng and around 32 km from Gyalshing . Mabong Segeng serves as the Gram Panchayat for Mabong village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mabong is 261069. The village covers a total geographical area of 334.98 hectares and falls under the 737121 pincode. Jorethang is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Mabong

According to the 2011 Census, Mabong village had a total population of 1,094 people, including 559 males and 535 females, living in 237 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.46%, with male literacy at 75.36% and female literacy at 67.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 135.

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

Nearby Villages of Mabong

Mabong 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 Mabong

Mabong 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 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jorethang to Mabong is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gyalshing to Mabong is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mabong

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

Health Facilities in Mabong

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

FAQs about Mabong