Samsing

Samsing 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 35km away from district headquarter Gyalshing . As per 2009 stats, Samsing Gelling is the gram panchayat of Samsing village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Samsing is 261071. The village spans a total geographical area of 385.71 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 737121. Naya Bazar is nearest town to Samsing village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Samsing 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 Samsing

Population of Samsing

According to the 2011 Census, Samsing has a total population of about 1,802, with approximately 983 males and 819 females. The sex ratio is around 833 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 221 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 128 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 270. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.76%, with male literacy at about 70.40% and female literacy near 55.80%. There are around 353 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Samsing's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Samsing

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

Nearby Villages of Samsing

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

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