Rakdong

Rakdong is a village located in the Gangtok Subdivision of Gangtok district,Sikkim, India. This article provides a comprehensive overview of Rakdong, covering its demographics, population statistics, household data, administrative structure, geographical area, connectivity, educational and medical facilities, electricity supply, drinking water sources, and nearby villages.

Rakdong Overview

Administrative & Basic Details
VillageRakdong
Pincode737107
Area928 Sq. Km
Village Code261253
Sub-DistrictGangtok
Sub-District Code1553
DistrictGangtok
District Code225
State/UTSikkim
State/UT Code11
Gram PanchayatRakdong Tintek
Gram Panchayat Code254797
Block Panchayat
Block Panchayat Code
Total Population (2011 Census)2409
Total Households510
Nearest TownSingtam (Distance: 33 Km)

Rakdong has a population of 2409 as recorded in the 2011 Census. It falls under the jurisdiction of Rakdong Tintek Gram Panchayat and the Block Panchayat in Gangtok District. The village has 510 households and is identified by village code 261253. Rakdong is located in the 737107 postal area, contributing significantly to the rural administrative structure of Gangtok Sub-District.

Total Population of Rakdong

As of the 2011 census, Population of Rakdong has a population of approximately 2409 people, where the male population is 1261 and the female population is 1148.

Total 2409
Male 1261
Female 1148

Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Population of Rakdong

The population data for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) in Rakdong is as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC)
Total Scheduled Caste 59
Male 33
Female 26
Scheduled Tribe (ST)
Total Scheduled Tribe 710
Male 381
Female 329

Household in Rakdong

There are approximately 510 households in Rakdong. The average household size in the village is about 4 persons per house.

Type Stats
Household 510
People / Family 4

Assembly & Parliament Constituency of Rakdong

Rakdong falls under the Gangtok Assembly and Parliament Constituency. The nearest town to Rakdong is Gangtok, which serves as the central hub for all major economic activities in the region.

Understanding Literacy Rates in Rakdong Village

As per the 2011 Census, Rakdong presents important statistics regarding its literacy and illiteracy rates.

Literacy in Rakdong Village (2011):

Total 1750
Male 991
Female 759

illiteracy in Rakdong Village (2011):

Total 659
Male 270
Female 389

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Connectivity of Rakdong

Connectivity Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Not Available
Communication Available

Electricity Facilities

Electricity Supply Available
Domestic Electricity Not Available
Agricultural Electricity Not Available
Other Electricity Uses Not Available
All Households Electrified Yes

Education Facilities

Has Education Facility?Available
Primary School4
Middle School1
Secondary School1
Senior Secondary0
College0

Medical Facilities

Medical FacilityAvailable
Allopathic Hospital0
Ayurvedic Hospital0
Unani Hospital0
Homeopathic Hospital0
DispensariesAllopathic: 0, Ayurvedic: 0, Unani: 0, Homeo: 0
Primary Health Centre (PHC)
Other Medical Centres0

Drinking Water Facilities

Water Facility Available
Tap Water Available
Well Not Available
Tank Not Available
Tubewell Not Available
Handpump Not Available
Other Sources Not Available

Nearby Villages of Rakdong

Frequently Asked Questions About Rakdong Village

The total population of Rakdong Village is approximately 2409 people.

The male population is 1261, while the female population is 1148.

Rakdong Village has about 510 households.

The average household size in Rakdong is approximately 4 people per household.

The total literate population is 1750, which includes 991 males and 759 females.

The total illiterate population is 659, consisting of 270 males and 389 females.

There are 40 villages in the Gangtok Sub-District.

Rakdong Village falls under the Rakdong Tintek Gram Panchayat.

The Pincode for Rakdong Village is 737107.

Rakdong Village is part of the Block Panchayat.