Samsing
About Samsing
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Samsing village is 261071. Samsing village is located in Soreng subdivision of West District district in Sikkim, India. It is situated 24km away from sub-district headquarter Soreng (tehsildar office) and 35km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Samsing Gelling is the gram panchayat of Samsing village.
The total geographical area of village is 385.71 hectares. Samsing has a total population of 1,802 peoples, out of which male population is 983 while female population is 819. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 833 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of samsing village is 63.76% out of which 70.40% males and 55.80% females are literate. There are about 353 houses in samsing village. Pincode of samsing village locality is 737121.
When it comes to administration, Samsing 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, Samsing village comes under Salghari-zoom Vidhan Sabha constituency & Sikkim Lok Sabha constituency. Naya Bazar is nearest town to samsing village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.
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Population of Samsing
The population details of Samsing cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,802 | 983 | 819 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 221 | 113 | 108 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 128 | 70 | 58 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 270 | 149 | 121 |
| Literate Population | 1,149 | 692 | 457 |
| Illiterate Population | 653 | 291 | 362 |
Connectivity of Samsing
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Samsing
Where is Samsing located?
Samsing village is situated in Soreng Subdivision, within the West District district of Sikkim, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Samsing?
The Gram Panchayat of Samsing is Samsing Gelling (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Samsing?
The pincode of Samsing is 737121, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Samsing as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Samsing is 1,802, with 983 males and 819 females.
How many households are there in Samsing as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Samsing village has a total of 353 households.
What is the literacy rate in Samsing as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Samsing is 63.76%. The male literacy rate is 70.40%, while the female literacy rate is 55.80%.