Soreng
Soreng is a Town and Subdivision in West District District of Sikkim. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Soreng Block (CD) is 01550. Total area of soreng subdivision is 330 km² including 329.88 km² rural area and 0.12 km² urban area. Soreng subdivision has a population of 64,760 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,235 while rural population is 63,525. Soreng has a sex ratio of approximately 958 females for every 1,000 males. Soreng subdivision has a population density of 196 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 13,714 houses in the sub-district, including 252 urban houses and 13,462 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 69.37% population of soreng subdivision is literate, out of which 74.61% males and 63.89% females are literate.
List of Villages in Soreng Subdivision
Soreng Subdivision has a total of 51 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Soreng Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Aroobotey | Chota Samdong Arubotey | Naya Bazar (12 km) |
2 | Bara Samdong | Samdong | Naya Bazar (35 km) |
3 | Bhareng | Ribdi Bhareng | Naya Bazar (56 km) |
4 | Bum | Samdong | Naya Bazar (38 km) |
5 | Burikhop | Burikhop | Naya Bazar (34 km) |
6 | Chakung | Chakung | Naya Bazar (11 km) |
7 | Chota Samdong | Chota Samdong Arubotey | Naya Bazar (30 km) |
8 | Chuchen | Takothang | Naya Bazar (25 km) |
9 | Chumbong | Chumbong | Naya Bazar (15 km) |
10 | Deythang | Deythang | Naya Bazar (36 km) |
11 | Dhalam | Lower Fambong | Naya Bazar (24 km) |
12 | Geling | Samsing Gelling | Naya Bazar (6 km) |
13 | Hathidunga | Sangadorji | Naya Bazar (39 km) |
14 | Hilley Forest Block | Okhrey | Naya Bazar (25 km) |
15 | Jeel | Sangadorji | Naya Bazar (42 km) |
16 | Kamling | Suldung Kamling | Naya Bazar (7 km) |
17 | Karthok | Karthok Bojek | Naya Bazar (22 km) |
18 | Khanisherbung | Khaniserbong Suntoley | Naya Bazar (16 km) |
19 | Longchok | Lungchok Salyangdang | Naya Bazar (26 km) |
20 | Lower Fambong | Lower Fambong | Naya Bazar (27 km) |
21 | Mabong | Mabong Segeng | Jorethang (7 km) |
22 | Malbasey | Malbasay | Naya Bazar (20 km) |
23 | Mendo Goan | Mendogaon Berbotey | Naya Bazar (18 km) |
24 | Nayabazar Forest Block | Zoom | Naya Bazar (1 km) |
25 | Okhery | Okhrey | Naya Bazar (45 km) |
26 | Parrengaon | Deythang | Naya Bazar (32 km) |
27 | Ribdi | Ribdi Bhareng | Naya Bazar (50 km) |
28 | Rinchenpong | Tadong Rinchenpong | Naya Bazar (43 km) |
29 | Rishi | Samdong | Gyalshing (47 km) |
30 | Rumbuk | Rumbuk | Naya Bazar (31 km) |
31 | Salyangdang | Lungchok Salyangdang | Naya Bazar (27 km) |
32 | Samsing | Samsing Gelling | Naya Bazar (6 km) |
33 | Sangadorji | Sangadorji | Naya Bazar (41 km) |
34 | Segeng | Mabong Segeng | Naya Bazar (7 km) |
35 | Siktam | Siktam Tikpur | Naya Bazar (30 km) |
36 | Singling | Singling | Jorethang (24 km) |
37 | Sombaria Forest Block | Burikhop | Naya Bazar (19 km) |
38 | Soreng | Soreng | Naya Bazar (18 km) |
39 | Soreng Forest Block | Soreng | Naya Bazar (30 km) |
40 | Sribadam | Samdong | Naya Bazar (30 km) |
41 | Sribadam Forest Block | Samdong | Naya Bazar (31 km) |
42 | Suldung | Suldung Kamling | Naya Bazar (14 km) |
43 | Suntaley | Khaniserbong Suntoley | Jorethang (10 km) |
44 | Tadong | Tadong Rinchenpong | Naya Bazar (44 km) |
45 | Takuthang | Takothang | Naya Bazar (26 km) |
46 | Tharpu | Tharpu | Naya Bazar (21 km) |
47 | Tikpur | Siktam Tikpur | Naya Bazar (36 km) |
48 | Timberbong | Timburbong | Naya Bazar (26 km) |
49 | Tinzerbong | Suldung Kamling | Naya Bazar (15 km) |
50 | Upper Fambong | Upper Thambong | Naya Bazar (28 km) |
51 | Zoom | Zoom | Naya Bazar (8 km) |
Population of Soreng Subdivision
The population profile of Soreng Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Soreng's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 64,760 | 63,525 | 1,235 |
Male Population | 33,061 | 32,405 | 656 |
Female Population | 31,699 | 31,120 | 579 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,933 | 6,797 | 136 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,506 | 3,442 | 64 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,427 | 3,355 | 72 |
Literate Population | 44,921 | 43,943 | 978 |
Literate Male Population | 24,667 | 24,117 | 550 |
Literate Female Population | 20,254 | 19,826 | 428 |
Illiterate Population | 19,839 | 19,582 | 257 |
Illiterate Male Population | 8,394 | 8,288 | 106 |
Illiterate Female Population | 11,445 | 11,294 | 151 |
Total Households | 13,714 | 13,462 | 252 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Soreng Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 2,544 | 2,463 | 81 |
SC Male Population | 1,328 | 1,282 | 46 |
SC Female Population | 1,216 | 1,181 | 35 |
Total ST Population | 25,970 | 25,789 | 181 |
ST Male Population | 13,070 | 12,968 | 102 |
ST Female Population | 12,900 | 12,821 | 79 |
Population Density | 196 / km² | 193 / km² | 10,292 / km² |