Ravong
Ravong is a Town and Subdivision in South District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Ravong Block (CD) is 01552. Total area of ravong subdivision is 452 km². Ravong subdivision has a population of 47,955 peoples. Ravong subdivision has a population density of 106 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 9,646 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 68.92% population of ravong subdivision is literate, out of which 73.85% males and 63.40% females are literate.
List of Villages in Ravong Subdivision
Ravong Subdivision has a total of 50 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ravong Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bakkhim | Kewzing Bakhim | Namchi (30 km) |
| 2 | Barfung | Barfung Zarung | Namchi (26 km) |
| 3 | Ben | Ben Namprik | Singtam (25 km) |
| 4 | Brong | Borong Phamthang | Namchi (46 km) |
| 5 | Dalep | Kewzing Bakhim | Gyalshing (29 km) |
| 6 | Deu | Ben Namprik | Namchi (13 km) |
| 7 | Deythang | Barfung Zarung | Namchi (31 km) |
| 8 | Gagyong | Sripatam Gagyong | Singtam (32 km) |
| 9 | Hingdam | Lamting Tingmo | Gyalshing (26 km) |
| 10 | Kau | Paiyong | Singtam (33 km) |
| 11 | Kewzing | Kewzing Bakhim | Gyalshing (32 km) |
| 12 | Kewzing Forest Block | Kewzing Bakhim | Namchi (35 km) |
| 13 | Kolthang | Kolthang Tokday | Singtam (25 km) |
| 14 | Lamting | Lamting Tingmo | Gyalshing (33 km) |
| 15 | Likship | Legship | Gyalshing (20 km) |
| 16 | Lingdong | Ralong Namlung | Namchi (40 km) |
| 17 | Lingi | Lingi | Singtam (28 km) |
| 18 | Lingmo | Paiyong | Singtam (31 km) |
| 19 | Lingmo Forest Block | Paiyong | Namchi (31 km) |
| 20 | Lingzo | Kewzing Bakhim | Gyalshing (28 km) |
| 21 | Lower Paiyong | Paiyong | Singtam (27 km) |
| 22 | Mangbrue | Lamting Tingmo | Gyalshing (31 km) |
| 23 | Mangzing | Niya Mangzing | Singtam (18 km) |
| 24 | Namlung | Ralong Namlung | Namchi (43 km) |
| 25 | Namphok | Sripatam Gagyong | Singtam (17 km) |
| 26 | Namphrik | Ben Namprik | Singtam (26 km) |
| 27 | Neh Brum | Niya Mangzing | Singtam (31 km) |
| 28 | Pepthang | Paiyong | Singtam (28 km) |
| 29 | Phamthang | Borong Phamthang | Namchi (55 km) |
| 30 | Poley | Borong Phamthang | Namchi (41 km) |
| 31 | Rabongla Forest Block | Ravang Sangmo | Namchi (26 km) |
| 32 | Ralang Forest Block | Ralong Namlung | Namchi (39 km) |
| 33 | Ralong | Ralong Namlung | Namchi (39 km) |
| 34 | Ralong Monastery | Ralong Namlung | Namchi (37 km) |
| 35 | Rangang | Yangang Rangang | Singtam (29 km) |
| 36 | Ravong | Ravang Sangmo | Namchi (26 km) |
| 37 | Rayong | Tinkitam Rayong | Namchi (38 km) |
| 38 | Sada | Borong Phamthang | Namchi (58 km) |
| 39 | Sanghanath | Sanganath | Namchi (35 km) |
| 40 | Sangmo | Ravang Sangmo | Singtam (28 km) |
| 41 | Satam | Yangang Rangang | Singtam (25 km) |
| 42 | Sokpay | Lingi | Singtam (30 km) |
| 43 | Sripatam | Sripatam Gagyong | Singtam (20 km) |
| 44 | Tingmo | Lamting Tingmo | Gyalshing (22 km) |
| 45 | Tinkitam | Tinkitam Rayong | Namchi (32 km) |
| 46 | Tokday | Kolthang Tokday | Singtam (20 km) |
| 47 | Upper Paiyong | Paiyong | Singtam (30 km) |
| 48 | Yangyang | Yangang Rangang | Singtam (27 km) |
| 49 | Yangyang Forest Block | Yangang Rangang | Namchi (43 km) |
| 50 | Zarung | Barfung Zarung | Namchi (42 km) |
Population of Ravong Subdivision
The population profile of Ravong Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Ravong's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47,955 | 47,955 | N/A |
| Male Population | 25,331 | 25,331 | N/A |
| Female Population | 22,624 | 22,624 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,658 | 5,658 | N/A |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,934 | 2,934 | N/A |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,724 | 2,724 | N/A |
| Literate Population | 33,051 | 33,051 | N/A |
| Literate Male Population | 18,707 | 18,707 | N/A |
| Literate Female Population | 14,344 | 14,344 | N/A |
| Illiterate Population | 14,904 | 14,904 | N/A |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,624 | 6,624 | N/A |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,280 | 8,280 | N/A |
| Total Households | 9,646 | 9,646 | N/A |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ravong Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 1,451 | 1,451 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 737 | 737 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | 714 | 714 | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 16,517 | 16,517 | N/A |
| ST Male Population | 8,975 | 8,975 | N/A |
| ST Female Population | 7,542 | 7,542 | N/A |
| Population Density | 106 / km² | 106 / km² | N/A |