Ngatshang
Ngatshang Gewog in Monggar Dzongkhag is renowned for its dairy farming and traditional agriculture. Despite seasonal windstorms, the community thrives through resilience and innovation. Recent initiatives include youth and women’s entrepreneurship training, infrastructure development, and collaborative waste management efforts, enhancing livelihoods and environmental sustainability.
Geog at a glance
- Area: 71 Sq.Km
- Population: 3265 (1650 Male and 1615 Female)
- Households: 307 nos.
Local Government
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gup | Ugyen Yangzom |
| 2 | Mangmi | Dorji Rinchen |
| 3 | Tshogpa (Yadi_Yekhar) | Norbu |
| 4 | Tshogpa (Pelshoob) | Sonam |
| 5 | Tshogpa (Nyingala_Phanasi) | Kinzang Namgyal |
| 6 | Tshogpa (Thoombari_Zangdari) | Tshewang Rinzin |
| 7 | Tshogpa (Ngatshang) | Tobgay |
Civil Servants
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geog ADM Officer | Phub Tshering Doya |
| 2 | Principal (Yadi Central School) | Pema Wangchuk |
| 3 | Principal (Ngatshang PS) | Ugyen Choeda |
| 4 | Agriculture Extension Officer | Kencho Pelden |
| 5 | Forestry Extension Officer | Jigme Thinley |
| 6 | Livestock Extension Officer | Sonam Norbu |
| 7 | Health Assiatant(Ngatshang BHU) | Tashi Chojay |
| 8 | Health Assistant (Yadi BHU ) | Lhendup Namgyel |
Education
| Sl. No. | Name of School | No. of Teachers | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yadi Central School (Boarding) | 45 (33 Male & 12 Female) | 580 (251 Boys & 329 Girls) |
| 2 | Ngatshang PS | 8 (5 Male & 3 Female) | 130 (67 Boys & 63 Girls) |
Health
| Sl. No. | Details | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Basic Health Unit II | Yadi and Ngatshang |
| 2 | 1 Out of reach Clinic | Robtangkhar |
Lhakhangs
| Sl. No. | Name of Important Lhakhang | Important Relic / Festival | Name of Head Lama | Pvt / Community / Rabday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsahicholing Lhakhang | Guru Nangsa Zilnon Annual Tshechu – 13th day of 11th month of Bhutanese calendar | Lam Ugyen Wangchug with 30 Gyalong | Rabday |
| 2 | Yadi Sanga Choling Lhakhang | Chug Chi zhay and Sangay Tsepamay Annual Tshechu – 13thd day of 10th month Bhutanese calendar | Sonam Dorji (caretaker) | Community |
Road Connections
| Sl. No. | From | To | High Way | Feeder Road | GC Road | Farm Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongar | yadi | 39 Km | |||
| 2 | Korila | Tsanphu | 8 Km | |||
| 3 | Ngatshang | Gochakpa | 7.83 KM | |||
| 4 | Khochigonpa | Roptangkhar | 4 KM | |||
| 5 | Jarshong | Phanas | 1.5 KM | |||
| 6 | Yadi | Domlung | 10.89 KM | |||
| 7 | Brakshing | Thumbari | 3.52 KM |
Economic Activities
| Sl. No. | Agriculture | Livestock | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -Four Vegetable Farmers groups -Potato - Citrus - Maize | - Two poultry farm -2 dairy production group | -Hazel Nut Plantation 54.5 acres (29335 tress) |
- 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
Ugyen Yangzom
Mangmi
Dorji Rinchen
Sr. Gewog Administrative Officer
Phub Tshering Doya
Nyingala_Phanasi Tshogpa
Kinzang Namgyal
Yadi_Yekhar Tshogpa
Norbu
Pelshoob Tshogpa
Sonam
Ngatshang Tshogpa
Tobgay
Thoombari_Zangdari Tshogpa
Tshewang Rinzin
Sr. Agriculture Extension Supervisor II
Kencho Pelden
Sr. Extension Supervisor-II
Sonam Norbu