Zarung

Block / Subdivision Ravong
District South District
State Sikkim

About Zarung

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Zarung village is 261212. Zarung village is 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, Barfung Zarung is the gram panchayat of Zarung village.

The total geographical area of village is 354.77 hectares. Zarung has a total population of 874 peoples, out of which male population is 468 while female population is 406. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 867 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of zarung village is 58.24% out of which 62.18% males and 53.69% females are literate. There are about 177 houses in zarung village. Pincode of zarung village locality is 737139.

When it comes to administration, Zarung 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, Zarung village comes under Barfung Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Namchi is nearest town to zarung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

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Population of Zarung

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 874 468 406
Literate Population 509 291 218
Illiterate Population 365 177 188

Connectivity of Zarung

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 Zarung

Frequently Asked Questions about Zarung

Where is Zarung located?

Zarung village is situated in Ravong Subdivision, within the South District district of Sikkim, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Zarung?

The Gram Panchayat of Zarung is Barfung Zarung (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.

What is the pincode of Zarung?

The pincode of Zarung is 737139, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Zarung as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Zarung is 874, with 468 males and 406 females.

How many households are there in Zarung as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Zarung village has a total of 177 households.

What is the literacy rate in Zarung as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Zarung is 58.24%. The male literacy rate is 62.18%, while the female literacy rate is 53.69%.