Rong

Rong is a village located in Namchi subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 13km away from Namchi, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Rong village. As per 2009 stats, Rong Bul is the gram panchayat of Rong village.

Rong has its own place in the vibrant South District region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Rong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rong is 261136. The village spans a total geographical area of 323.39 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737126. Namchi is nearest town to Rong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rong village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Namchi-singhithang Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Rong

Below is a concise population overview of Rong as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 589 300 289
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 67 26 41
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 1 N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 58 31 27
Literate Population 476 255 221
Illiterate Population 113 45 68

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Rong village:

  • The total population of Rong village is around 589, including approximately 300 males and 289 females, with a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 67 children aged 0–6 years in Rong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Rong village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 58 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Rong village is about 80.81%, with male literacy at 85.00% and female literacy at 76.47%.
  • There are around 139 households in Rong village.

Connectivity of Rong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Rong. As per the 2011 stats, Rong had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Rong

Knowing the nearby villages of Rong helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Rong.

Frequently Asked Questions about Rong

Where is Rong located?
Rong village is situated in Namchi Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Rong?
The Gram Panchayat of Rong is Rong Bul (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Rong?
The pincode of Rong is 737126, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Rong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Rong is 589, with 300 males and 289 females.
How many households are there in Rong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Rong village has a total of 139 households.
What is the literacy rate in Rong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rong is 80.81%. The male literacy rate is 85.00%, while the female literacy rate is 76.47%.