Samsing - Soreng

Samsing is a village situated in the Soreng subdivision of Soreng district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 24 km from Soreng and around 35 km from Gyalshing . Samsing Pipalay serves as the Gram Panchayat for Samsing village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Samsing is 261071. The village covers a total geographical area of 385.71 hectares and falls under the 737121 pincode. Naya Bazar is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Samsing village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Samsing

As per Census 2011, Samsing village has a total population of 1,802 people, consisting of 983 males and 819 females. The village has 353 households and a sex ratio of 833 females per 1,000 males. There are 221 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,149 literate and 653 illiterate residents. Additionally, 128 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 270 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Samsing

Samsing 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 Samsing

Samsing is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Naya Bazar to Samsing is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gyalshing to Samsing is about 35 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 Samsing

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

Health Facilities in Samsing

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

FAQs about Samsing