Ralong

Ralong is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 39km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Ralong Namlung is the gram panchayat of Ralong village.

Ralong 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 Ralong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ralong is 261209. The village spans a total geographical area of 413.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737139. Namchi is nearest town to Ralong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 39km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ralong 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 Barfung 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 Ralong

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 680 306 374
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 65 38 27
Scheduled Castes (SC) 1 N/A 1
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 261 114 147
Literate Population 479 214 265
Illiterate Population 201 92 109

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

  • The total population of Ralong village is around 680, including approximately 306 males and 374 females, with a sex ratio of 1222 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 65 children aged 0–6 years in Ralong village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Ralong village has 1 person belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 261 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Ralong village is about 70.44%, with male literacy at 69.93% and female literacy at 70.86%.
  • There are around 131 households in Ralong village.

Connectivity of Ralong

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ralong. As per the 2011 stats, Ralong 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 Ralong

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

Phamthang Brong Poley Namlung Lingdong Ralong Monastery Deythang Zarung Barfung Bakkhim Kewzing

Frequently Asked Questions about Ralong

Where is Ralong located?
Ralong village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Ralong?
The Gram Panchayat of Ralong 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 Ralong?
The pincode of Ralong is 737139, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Ralong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Ralong is 680, with 306 males and 374 females.
How many households are there in Ralong as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Ralong village has a total of 131 households.
What is the literacy rate in Ralong as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Ralong is 70.44%. The male literacy rate is 69.93%, while the female literacy rate is 70.86%.