Sangadorji - Mangalbarey, Soreng

Sangadorji is a village situated in the Mangalbarey subdivision of Soreng district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 22 km from Soreng and around 53 km from Gyalshing . Sangadorji village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sangadorji is 261055. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.62 hectares and falls under the 737121 pincode. Naya Bazar is the nearest town, located about 41 km away.

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

Population of Sangadorji

As per Census 2011, Sangadorji village has a total population of 1,198 people, consisting of 638 males and 560 females. The village has 237 households and a sex ratio of 877 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 796 literate and 402 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 466 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,198638560
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397267
Scheduled Castes (SC)251213
Scheduled Tribes (ST)466218248
Literate Population796467329
Illiterate Population402171231

Nearby Villages of Sangadorji

Sangadorji 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JeelSouth-East1.21 km
SanghanathEast2.82 km
RinchenpongWest2.99 km
ChuchenSouth3.76 km
ChingthangNorth3.84 km
SuldungSouth-East4.01 km
TingmoNorth-East4.60 km
MangbrueNorth4.89 km
KamlingSouth-East4.99 km
SegengSouth5.14 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sangadorji

Sangadorji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naya Bazar to Sangadorji is about 41 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gyalshing to Sangadorji is about 53 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sangadorji

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Sangadorji

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Sangadorji

Where is Sangadorji located?

Sangadorji village is located in Mangalbarey Subdivision, Soreng district, Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Sangadorji?

Sangadorji is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Sangadorji?

The pincode of Sangadorji is 737121.

What is the population of Sangadorji?

Sangadorji has a total population of 1,198, including 638 males and 560 females.

How many households are there in Sangadorji?

There are 237 households in Sangadorji.

What is the literacy rate in Sangadorji?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sangadorji is 66.44%. Male literacy is 73.20% and female literacy is 58.75%.