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Sapong

Dentam subdivision
Pincode 737113
Area 248 ha
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Sapong is a revenue village in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. It had a population of 717 in 137 households (Census 2011).

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Census 2011 Snapshot

717 souls. 137 homes.

Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim.

717
Population
137
Households
74.1%
Literacy
862
Sex ratio
248 ha
Total area
613
Workforce
LGD 261022Source: Census 2011 + LGD
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  • Banana₹2,200Siliguri APMC · 30 Oct 2026
  • Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal)₹12,500Siliguri APMC · 30 Oct 2026
  • Cabbage₹2,800Darjeeling APMC · 30 Oct 2026
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Sapong is a village in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim. At the 2011 Census it had 717 people in 137 households, with a literacy rate of 74.1%. It is administered by the Bongten Sapong gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 737113.

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LGD village code261022
Census 2011 code261022
Gram panchayatBongten Sapong · LGD 254712
Pincode737113
SubdivisionDentam · LGD 6398
DistrictGyalshing
StateSikkim
Male / Female385 / 332 · Census 2011
Area248 ha · Census 2011

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026Report a correction

Development block
Dentam Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), Ministry of Panchayati Raj, as of 2026-10-29
Encyclopaedia
Wikidata Q59863358 Matched on the LGD village code; retrieved 2026-10-29.

Gram panchayat

Sapong is in the Bongten Sapong gram panchayat.

Other villages in Bongten Sapong

Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.

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Census 2011 · in context

How Sapong compares

By population, Sapong ranks #14 of 23 inhabited villages in Dentam subdivision.

Literacy rate%
74.1%
−2.2% vs Dentam subdivision average
Sapong
74.1%
Dentam subdivision
76.3%
Gyalshing district
76.3%
Sex ratio♀ per 1000 ♂
862
−64 vs Dentam subdivision average
Sapong
862
Dentam subdivision
926
Gyalshing district
928
Household sizepeople per home
5.2
+0.2 vs Dentam subdivision average
Sapong
5.2
Dentam subdivision
5.1
Gyalshing district
5.0

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.

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What Sapong had in Census 2011

  • Primary school Available · 3 in the village
  • Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Treated tap water Not available
  • All-weather road Available
  • Public bus service Not available · nearest more than 10 km away
  • Power for homes Available
  • Commercial bank Not available · nearest 5–10 km away
  • Mobile phone coverage Available

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Sapong at a glance

Sapong is a village of 717 people in 137 households (Census 2011) in Dentam subdivision, Gyalshing district, Sikkim, the 14th of 23 inhabited villages in Dentam subdivision by population. Literacy is 74.1%, 2.2 points below the subdivision figure of 76.3%, and the sex ratio is 862 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 737113; the LGD village code is 261022. The population is estimated at about 830 in 2026 (+15.9% since 2011; scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection, not a census count).

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Key facts — Sapong

LGD village code261022
Pincode737113
Population (Census 2011)717
Population (estimate 2026)≈ 830 · +15.9% · estimate, not a census count
Households137
Households (estimate 2026)≈ 160 · estimate, not a census count
Literacy74.1%
Sex ratio862 ♀/1000♂
Workers613
Block / SubdivisionDentam

Official dataCensus 2011 · LGD, updated 21 Oct 2026Report a correction

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Then & Now

Sapong — Census 2011 to estimated 2026

Estimate · not a census count
Population · 2011
717
Census 2011 count
Population · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 830
estimate, not a census count
Households · 2011
137
Census 2011 count
Households · 2026 (estimate)
≈ 160
estimate, not a census count

Estimate for 2026 (scaled from Census 2011 by the state's official RGI projection; not a census count)

Method: the Census 2011 count × Sikkim's projected population growth from 2011 to 2026 (+15.9%), from the official projections of the Technical Group on Population Projections (National Commission on Population, MoHFW, with the Registrar General of India), Table 21. The report projects no households, so households use the same ratio. Rounded; a single village can differ widely from its state's average. The next Census will replace these figures.

Population Projections for India and States 2011–2036 (nhm.gov.in, PDF) · Table 21 · checked on 2026-10-26

Demographics — Census 2011

Population, education & work

India's last full Census was in 2011; these are its village-level counts (Primary Census Abstract). The 2026 figures above are labelled estimates, not census counts.
Population
Population
717Census 2011
Male / female
385 / 332
Households
137
People per home
5.2
Education
Literacy rate
74.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Work
Workers
613
Work participation
85.5%workers ÷ population

Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.

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NFHS-5 (2019–21) · National Family Health Survey

Health & sanitation — Gyalshing district (NFHS-5, 2019–21)

District factsheet values published by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the International Institute for Population Sciences. Survey estimates for the whole district, not a census.

These are district-level figures for Gyalshing district, not figures for Sapong.

Sex ratio at birth
685 ♀/1000♂
Children born in the last 5 years, females per 1,000 males
Female literacy
85.7%
Women age 15–49 who are literate
Electricity
98.8%
Population living in households with electricity
Improved sanitation
88.9%
Population living in households that use an improved sanitation facility
Anaemia (women)
42.7%
All women age 15–49 who are anaemic
Institutional births
99.3%
Births in a health facility, in the 5 years before the survey
Stunting
25.2%
Children under 5 who are stunted (height-for-age)
Improved drinking water
89.9%
Population living in households with an improved drinking-water source
Clean cooking fuel
69.8%
Households using clean fuel for cooking
Health insurance
19.9%
Households with any usual member covered by a health insurance or financing scheme
Post-2011 updates

Scheme progress — Gyalshing district

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PMAY-G (rural houses) is not shown: the ministry publishes no district-wise bulk dataset.

Approximate location

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Essential services & places near Sapong

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Hospitals & clinics12 in Gyalshing district

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Schools & anganwadis2 in Gyalshing district

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FAQ

People often ask about Sapong

  1. Where is Sapong located?

    Sapong is a village in Dentam subdivision of Gyalshing district, Sikkim, India.

  2. Which district is Sapong in?

    Sapong is in Gyalshing district of Sikkim.

  3. Which gram panchayat does Sapong belong to?

    Sapong comes under the Bongten Sapong gram panchayat.

  4. What is the pincode of Sapong?

    The pincode of Sapong, Dentam, Gyalshing is 737113.

  5. What is the population of Sapong?

    As per the 2011 Census, Sapong had a population of 717 (385 males and 332 females).

  6. How many households are there in Sapong?

    Sapong had 137 households at the 2011 Census.

  7. What is the area of Sapong?

    Sapong covers about 248 hectares.

  8. What is the literacy rate of Sapong?

    The literacy rate of Sapong was 74.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).

  9. What is the sex ratio of Sapong?

    Sapong had 862 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.

  10. Which development block is Sapong in?

    Sapong is in the Dentam development block (Local Government Directory).

  11. What is the LGD code of Sapong?

    The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Sapong is 261022 and its Census 2011 village code is 261022.

  12. Which villages are near Sapong?

    Villages near Sapong include Rimbick (about 19 km), Omi (about 25 km).

  13. What is the population of Sapong in 2026?

    No census has been taken since 2011. Scaling Sapong's Census 2011 population of 717 by Sikkim's official RGI projection (+15.9% from 2011 to 2026) gives an estimate of about 830 people in 2026. This is an estimate, not a census count; the next Census will replace it.

  14. Who is the sarpanch of Sapong?

    The sarpanch of Sapong has not yet been verified on VoiceOfVillage. We publish a sarpanch's name only after they verify with an election certificate; until then the elected sarpanch is listed on the eGramSwaraj portal, by the State Election Commission and at the panchayat or block office.

Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.

Sources & freshness
  • Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
  • Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
  • Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
  • 2026 estimates: Census 2011 × the state's growth in the RGI / National Commission on Population projections 2011–2036 (Table 21)
  • Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
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Climate & El Niño

Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory

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Mandi prices · Gyalshing

No market in Gyalshing district has reported prices in the last 14 days. Nearest mandi reports: Siliguri APMC, Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC, Darjeeling APMC, Darjeeling district — about 42 km away, straight-line.

Latest reports up to 30 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.

CommodityMarketMinMaxModalDate
Banana · Banana - RipeSiliguri APMC2,1002,3002,20030 Oct 2026
Black Gram Dal(Urd Dal) · Black Gram DalSiliguri APMC12,00013,00012,50030 Oct 2026
CabbageKarsiyang(Matigara) APMC2,7002,9002,80030 Oct 2026
CabbageDarjeeling APMC2,7002,9002,80030 Oct 2026
CarrotKarsiyang(Matigara) APMC3,2003,4003,30030 Oct 2026
Ginger(Green)Darjeeling APMC7,6007,8007,70030 Oct 2026
Ginger(Green) · Green GingerSiliguri APMC4,5005,0004,80030 Oct 2026
Green Chilli · Green ChillySiliguri APMC6,0006,5006,20030 Oct 2026

Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →

These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Sapong's shops. Best mandi price near Sapong →

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Nearby villages
Rimbickabout 19 km
Omiabout 25 km

Distances are approximate (India Post PIN code data).

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Helplines

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Schemes worth checking

  • PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

    Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.

  • Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.

  • PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.

  • Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority

    Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.

  • National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution

    Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.

  • National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development

    Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.

  • PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment

    Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.

  • Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.

  • Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).

  • Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services

    Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.

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