Rangang

Rangang is a village located in Ravong subdivision of South District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Ravong (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Namchi. As per 2009 stats, Yangang Rangang is the gram panchayat of Rangang village.

Here you can discover what makes Rangang unique in its vibrant Ravong-South District region. You’ll see Rangang’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 Rangang

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Rangang is 261242. The village spans a total geographical area of 381.17 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737134. Singtam is nearest town to Rangang village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Rangang 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 Rangang

Population of Rangang

According to the 2011 Census, Rangang has a total population of about 1,509, with approximately 798 males and 711 females. The sex ratio is around 890 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 153 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 137 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 382. The overall literacy rate is approximately 66.67%, with male literacy at about 69.80% and female literacy near 63.15%. There are around 292 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Rangang's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Rangang

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

Nearby Villages of Rangang

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rangang