Gagyong

Gagyong is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 16km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Sripatam Gagyong is the gram panchayat of Gagyong village.

Here you can discover what makes Gagyong unique in its vibrant Ravong-South District region. You’ll see Gagyong’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Gagyong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gagyong is 261241. The village spans a total geographical area of 270.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737134. Singtam is nearest town to Gagyong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gagyong 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 Rangang-yangang 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.

Google Map of Gagyong

Population of Gagyong

According to the 2011 Census, Gagyong has a total population of about 1,873, with approximately 968 males and 905 females. The sex ratio is around 934 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 227 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 29 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 706. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.19%, with male literacy at about 79.86% and female literacy near 72.27%. There are around 378 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gagyong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gagyong

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

Nearby Villages of Gagyong

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gagyong