Geling

Geling is a village located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 43km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Samsing Gelling is the gram panchayat of Geling village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Geling is 261072. The village spans a total geographical area of 274.85 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737121. Naya Bazar is nearest town to Geling village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Geling 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 Salghari-zoom 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 Geling

Population of Geling

According to the 2011 Census, Geling has a total population of about 1,306, with approximately 659 males and 647 females. The sex ratio is around 981 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 155 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 53 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 236. The overall literacy rate is approximately 58.19%, with male literacy at about 63.58% and female literacy near 52.70%. There are around 257 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Geling's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Geling

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

Nearby Villages of Geling

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Geling