Zarung

Zarung 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, Barfung Zarung is the gram panchayat of Zarung village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Zarung is 261212. The village spans a total geographical area of 354.77 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737139. Namchi is nearest town to Zarung village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 42km away.

When it comes to local governance, Zarung 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.

Google Map of Zarung

Population of Zarung

According to the 2011 Census, Zarung has a total population of about 874, with approximately 468 males and 406 females. The sex ratio is around 867 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 108 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 64 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 68. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.24%, with male literacy at about 62.18% and female literacy near 53.69%. There are around 177 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Zarung's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Zarung

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

Nearby Villages of Zarung

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

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