Subhang Explained

Subhang or Suvang
Native Name:सुभाङ
Settlement Type:Village development committee
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Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nepal
Subdivision Type1:Zone
Subdivision Name1:Mechi Zone
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Panchthar District
Population As Of:1991
Population Total:4862
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Blank1 Title:Ethnicities
Timezone:Nepal Time
Utc Offset:+5:45
Coordinates:27.21°N 87.78°W

Subhang, or Suvang, is a village development committee (VDC) in Panchthar district, in the Mechi Zone of eastern Nepal. It is surrounded by the Bharapa, Ekteen, Panchami, Tharpu, Chiyandada and Chattedhunga VDCs. The Suvang khola and Tambar Khola (Tamur River) are the major rivers. Major market areas in Subhang include Jorpokhari and Chatture bazaar. Every two weeks, the Chatture local mela is organised. The main economic activity in Subhang is agriculture. Cash crops and staple crops are cultivated, with the main cash crop being cardamom; other cash crops include amlisho, ginger and vegetables. Animals such as chickens, pigs, cattle, goats, buffaloes and sheep are raised for husbandry.[1]

Demographics

At the time of the 1991 Nepal census, Subhang had a population of 4,862 across 800 individual households. Of these, the majority were Limbu people. Other recorded ethnic groups include Tamang, Sherpa, Brahmins, Rai, Chhettris, Suhang, Yonghang, Pandhak, Moktan, Ojha, Mainali and Rais.

The 2001 Nepal Census found the majority religion to be Hinduism (53%), followed by Kirant (41%), Buddhism (5%) and several others (1%).

References

  1. Web site: Nepal Census 2001. Nepal's Village Development Committees. Digital Himalaya. 12 December 2008.