Sapong

Sapong is a village located in Gyalshing subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 23km away from Gyalshing , which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Sapong village. As per 2009 stats, Bongten Sapong is the gram panchayat of Sapong village.

Here you can discover what makes Sapong unique in its vibrant Gyalshing-West District region. You’ll see Sapong’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 Sapong

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Sapong is 261022. The village spans a total geographical area of 248.47 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737113. Gyalshing is nearest town to Sapong village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 23km away.

When it comes to local governance, Sapong 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 Maneybung-dentam 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 Sapong

Population of Sapong

According to the 2011 Census, Sapong has a total population of about 717, with approximately 385 males and 332 females. The sex ratio is around 862 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 37 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 271. The overall literacy rate is approximately 62.62%, with male literacy at about 65.45% and female literacy near 59.34%. There are around 137 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Sapong's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Sapong

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

Nearby Villages of Sapong

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Sapong