Thang-Rong
Thangrong Gewog in Monggar Dzongkhag embraces climate-smart agriculture and sustainable land management to combat climate challenges. Known for Kadam Goenpa monastery and vibrant farming communities, the gewog focuses on infrastructure development and environmental conservation, enhancing residents' livelihoods and preserving its rich cultural heritage.
Geog at a glance
- Area: 69 Sq.Km
- Population: 2813 (1433 Male and 1380 Female)
- Households: 327 nos.
Local Government
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gup | Chenga |
| 2 | Mangmi | Rinchen Wangdi |
| 3 | Tshogpa (Bauchhoeling_Panglen) | Dawa |
| 4 | Tshogpa (Atola) | Ugyen Dorji |
| 5 | Tshogpa (Lingkhar) | Norbu |
| 6 | Tshogpa (Ngaru_Pongtang) | Lhendup |
| 7 | Tshogpa (Changshing) | Thinley Phuntsho |
Civil Servants
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geog ADM Officer | Tashi Jamtsho |
| 2 | Principal (Thangrong PS) | Karma Singye |
| 3 | Principal (Lingkhar PS) | Tashi Samdrup |
| 4 | Agriculture Extension Officer | Chungku |
| 5 | Forestry Extension Officer | |
| 6 | Livestock Extension Officer | Kinley Denkar |
| 7 | Health Assistant (BHU ) | Tashi Yoezer/Tshering Dema |
Education
| Sl. No. | Name of School | No. of Teachers | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thangrong PS(Boarding School) | 13 (9 Male & 4 Female) | 253 (117 Boys & 136 Girls) |
| 2 | Lingkhar PS(Day School with WFP feeding) | 3 (2 Male & 1 Female) | 36 (20 Boys & 16 Girls) |
Health
| Sl. No. | Details | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Health Unit II | Thangrong |
| 2 | 4 Out of reach Clinic | Atola, Changshinggonpa, Lingkhar and Narphuntang |
Lhakhangs
| Sl. No. | Name of Important Lhakhang | Important Relic / Festival | Name of Head Lama | Pvt / Community / Rabday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larjab Dakar Zangtopelri and Choling | Ugyen Norlha, Drupthop Kinzang Chophel Lama Tashi Tsewang | Lam Ugyen Thinley with 8 Tsampa (Gomday) | Rabday |
| 2 | Lingkhar Kadam Lhakhang | Guru Namsa Zilon. Tenda Tshechu 15th day of 5th Month of Bhutanese Calendar | Wangda and Jigme Dorji (Caretaker) | Rabday |
| 3 | Kadam Nagtshang Lhakhang | Toepa Shacha Thupa, Guru Pema Junay and Chuchi zhey. Annual Tshechu 8th day of 5th Month of Bhutanese calendar | Lam Karma Youzar with 9 Gyalongs | Rabday |
| 4 | Ngarpangthang Lhakhang | Tempa | Wangpo (Caretaker) | Community |
Road Connections
| Sl. No. | From | To | High Way | Feeder Road | GC Road | Farm Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongar | Yadi Youngbari Junction | 38 Km | |||
| 2 | Yadi Youngbari Junction | Chaskar | 11 Km | |||
| 3 | Chaskar | Thangrong GC | 16.2 Km | |||
| 4 | Thangrong GC | Lingkhar | 9.5 KM | |||
| 5 | Thangrong GC | Narpontang | 6.5 KM | |||
| 6 | Thangrong GC | Chashinggonpa | 7 KM | |||
| 7 | Thnagrong GC | Walaktang | 2.5 KM | |||
| 8 | Barkazor | Roynangkhoi | 2.5 KM | |||
| 9 | Dueling Drang | Tonkangla | 15 KM (On going) |
Economic Activities
| Sl. No. | Agriculture | Livestock | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -Potato -Maize -Beans | -3 poultry group -Piggery | -Hazel Nut Plantation 16.3 acres(7319 tress) -1 community forest group(pangmel narpongthang) |
- RNRC: 1 Centre, Agriculture, Forestry and Livestock extension services are provided from the RNR centers.
- Tele-Communication: 100% coverage by both B-Mobile and T-Cell
- Electricity: 100% connected
Staff
Gup
Changa
Mangmi
Rinchen Wangdi
Gewog Administrative Officer II
Tashi Jamtsho
Bauchhoeling_Panglen Tshogpa
Dawa
Ngaru_Pongtang Tshogpa
Lhendup
Lingkhar Tshogpa
Norbu
Changshing Tshogpa
Thinley Phuntsho
Atola Tshogpa
Ugyen Dorji
Livestock Supervisor II
Kinley Denkar