Lingdong
About Lingdong
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Lingdong village is 261208. Lingdong village is located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 14km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 40km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Ralong Namlung is the gram panchayat of Lingdong village.
The total geographical area of village is 394.88 hectares. Lingdong has a total population of 506 peoples, out of which male population is 283 while female population is 223. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 787 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of lingdong village is 56.32% out of which 57.60% males and 54.71% females are literate. There are about 107 houses in lingdong village. Pincode of lingdong village locality is 737139.
When it comes to administration, Lingdong village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Lingdong village comes under Barfung Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to lingdong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 40km away.
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Population of Lingdong
The population details of Lingdong cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 506 | 283 | 223 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 53 | 31 | 22 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 217 | 116 | 101 |
| Literate Population | 285 | 163 | 122 |
| Illiterate Population | 221 | 120 | 101 |
Connectivity of Lingdong
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Lingdong
Where is Lingdong located?
Lingdong village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Lingdong?
The Gram Panchayat of Lingdong is Ralong Namlung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Lingdong?
The pincode of Lingdong is 737139, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Lingdong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Lingdong is 506, with 283 males and 223 females.
How many households are there in Lingdong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Lingdong village has a total of 107 households.
What is the literacy rate in Lingdong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Lingdong is 56.32%. The male literacy rate is 57.60%, while the female literacy rate is 54.71%.