Penlong Population in 2025
In 2025, Penlong Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.17 k (1,174), indicating a 14.82% increased from Penlong's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 595 , and the estimated female population is 580 .
Penlong Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, Penlong Village estimated population is projected to be 1.18 k (1,184), projecting a 15.8% increased from Penlong's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 600 , and the estimated female population is 583 .
Penlong Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, Penlong Village has a population of 1.02 k (1,022) with 521 (521) males and 501 (501) females.The sex ratio in Penlong is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Penlong Village is 90 (90) which is 8.81% of Penlong Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Penlong Village is 1143 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Penlong village is listed as part of the Gangtok Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the East District District in the state of SIKKIM in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
Penlong Literacy Rate
Penlong Village has a literacy rate of 88.95% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Penlong Village is 92.69 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Penlong Village is 84.99 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Penlong
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 88.95 | 92.69 | 84.99 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 88.95 | 92.69 | 84.99 |
Penlong Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Penlong Village is 11 (11) with 6 (6) males and 5 (5) females, which is 1.08% of Penlong Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 834 females for every 1000 males.
Penlong Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Penlong Village is 527 (527) with 257 (257) males and 270 (270) females, which is 51.57% of Penlong Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1051 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Penlong
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 962 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 962 |
Penlong Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Penlong Village are 237 (237).
Penlong Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Penlong Village, there are about 405 (405) workers, making up nearly 39.63% of the Penlong Village total population. Out of these, around 297 (297) are male workers, and about 108 (108) are female workers.
Penlong - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.17 k (1,174) | 14.82% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.18 k (1,184) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.19 k (1,192) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.20 k (1,202) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.21 k (1,212) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.22 k (1,221) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.23 k (1,229) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.24 k (1,237) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.24 k (1,244) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.25 k (1,252) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.26 k (1,259) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.27 k (1,267) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Penlong Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.27 k (1,267), with a male population of 640 (640) and a female population of 628 (628). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Penlong Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.83%.
Penlong Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lingdum | 2,589 |
| 2 | Nampong | 965 |
| 3 | Lingdok | 896 |
| 4 | Navey | 678 |
| 5 | Shotak | 1,541 |
| 6 | Luing | 2,019 |
| 7 | Parbing | 459 |
| 8 | Rongyek | 3,169 |
| 9 | Tathangchen | 936 |
| 10 | Syari | 3,826 |