Shompangkha
Shompangkha Gewog is one of the administrative gewogs under Sarpang Dzongkhag, located near the border of Gelephu Thromde. Strategically positioned along the vital Gelephu–Zhemgang highway, it serves as a semi-urban gewog with both rural villages and growing peri-urban areas. The gewog comprises several chiwogs, with settlements spread across gentle foothills and fertile plains, making it suitable for agriculture, especially paddy, vegetables, and citrus fruits. Its proximity to Gelephu town also provides the local community access to urban facilities and markets.
Brief Background of the Gewog:
Over the years, Shompangkha has witnessed notable developmental progress, including improved road networks, electricity, and drinking water supply. The gewog has access to education and health services, with primary schools and a Basic Health Unit (BHU) catering to the residents. Local governance is actively involved in enhancing infrastructure, promoting sustainable farming, and encouraging youth participation. Due to its location and connectivity, Shompangkha also sees small-scale businesses emerging, contributing to the gewog’s socio-economic development.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Area (sq.km) | 05 |
| Forest Coverage (%) | 76.1 |
| Elevation above sea level (masl) | 248-950 |
| Distance from Dzongkhag HQ (km) | 21 |
| Chiwog | 05 |
| Households | 414 |
| Population | 2890 |
| Male Population | 1398 |
| Female Population | 1479 |
| Piggery | |
|---|---|
| Number of Piggery Groups | 01 |
| Informal | 00 |
| Registered | 01 |
| Piggery Cooperatives | 00 |
| Fishery | |
|---|---|
| Fishery Ponds | 01 |
| Production Capacity per Pond (MT/year) | 2.5 |
| Number of Fishery Groups | 00 |
| Number of Fishery Cooperatives | 00 |
| Utilities & Coverage | |
|---|---|
| Drinking Water Coverage (%) | 99 |
| Electricity Coverage (%) | 100 |
| Mobile Network Coverage (%) | 99 |
| Health | |
|---|---|
| Hospital | 01 |
| Primary Health Center | 00 |
| Outreach Clinic | 00 |
| Sub-Post | 02 |
| Informal | 00 |
| Registered | 01 |
| Village Health Workers | 05 |
| RWSS | 10 |
| HHs with Functional Biogas | 86 |
| RNR & Forestry | |
|---|---|
| Community Forest Groups | 267 |
| NWFP Groups | 112 |
| Total Wetland (acres) | 155 |
| Total Dryland (acres) | 563 |
| Cultivated Wetland (acres) | 112 |
| Fallow Wetland (acres) | 155 |
| Cultivated Dryland (acres) | 374 |
| Fallow Dryland (acres) | 189 |
| Irrigation Channels | 09 |
| Length of Irrigation Channels (km) | 09 |
| Education | |
|---|---|
| Central School | 04 |
| Higher Secondary School | 00 |
| Middle Secondary School | 01 |
| Primary School | 01 |
| ECR | 01 |
| ECCD Centers | 02 |
| NFE Centers | 00 |
| Vegetable Groups - Informal | 02 |
| Vegetable Groups - Registered | 03 |
| Mushroom Groups - Informal | 01 |
| Mushroom Groups - Registered | 00 |
| Teachers | 41 |
| Teachers - Male | 30 |
| Teachers - Female | 11 |
| Students | 447 |
| Students - Male | 211 |
| Students - Female | 236 |
| Sarpang MSS | |
|---|---|
| Cooperatives (functional) | 00 |
| Teachers | 53 |
| Teachers - Male | 27 |
| Teachers - Female | 26 |
| Farm Road Users Groups (functional) | 05 |
| Irrigation Water Users Groups (functional) | 02 |
| Electric Fencing Groups (functional) | 03 |
| Students | 970 |
| Students - Male | 478 |
| Students - Female | 492 |
| Layers and Broilers | |
|---|---|
| Poultry Layers' Groups - Informal | 00 |
| Poultry Layers' Groups - Registered | 00 |
| Layers Cooperatives | 00 |
| Broilers | 01 |
| Broiler Groups - Informal | 00 |
| Broiler Groups - Registered | 00 |
| Broiler Cooperatives | 00 |
| Koencholing ECR | |
|---|---|
| Teachers | 03 |
| Teachers - Male | 01 |
| Teachers - Female | 02 |
| Students | 06 |
| Students - Male | 05 |
| Students - Female | 15 |
| Koencholing ECCD Center | |
|---|---|
| Number | 01 |
| Teachers - Male | 01 |
| Teachers - Female | 01 |
| Students - Total | 16 |
| Students - Male | 08 |
| Students - Female | 08 |
| Other Offices | |
|---|---|
| Community Service Center | 01 |
| Court | 01 |
| RBP Office | 01 |
| BoB | 01 |
| BDBL | 01 |
| Bhutan Post | 01 |
| Bhutan Telecom | 01 |
| Bhutan Power Corporation | 01 |
| Department of Road (DOR) | 01 |
| Bhutan Oil Distribution | 00 |
| Green Bhutan Corporation Ltd | 01 |
| Ability Bhutan Society | 00 |
| Cable TV Operator | 01 |
| Trade and Business | |
|---|---|
| MTRC (Micro License) | 71 |
| Retail Shops | 20 |
| Wholesale Shops | 03 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Industrial - Contract | 18 |
| Industrial - Manufacturing | 13 |
| Industrial - Small Manufacturing | 05 |
| Hotels (food and lodge) | 01 |
| Roads and Bridges | |
|---|---|
| Length of GC Road (km) | 0.27 |
| Farm Roads | 07 |
| Length of Farm Roads (km) | 30.62 |
| Bailey Bridges | 01 |
| RCC Bridges | 00 |
| Suspension Bridges | 01 |
| Religion and Culture | |
|---|---|
| Dratshang | 01 (Government: 01, Latruel: 00, Community: 00, Private: 00) |
| Lobdra | 00 (Government: 00, Latruel: 00, Community: 00, Private: 00) |
| Lhakhang | 01 (Government: 00, Latruel: 00, Community: 00, Private: 01) |
| Mandir | 02 (Government: 00, Community: 01, Private: 01) |
| Chorten | 05 |
| Crematorium | 01 |
| NEY/Sacred Sites | 00 |
| Dungkhor | 03 |
| Chukhor | 00 |
| Hot spring | 00 |
| Local Festival | 03 |
Institutions
The school, as the record would reveal, is one of the oldest having taking it over by the government in 1962 from the private owner. The medium of instruction until 1962 was Nepali. It is located within the proximity of the Dzongkhag headquarter.
Sarpang Hospital was established in 1960 as a 10-bedded hospital. Headed by Chief Medical Officer who is supported by 62 staff, the hospital sits adjacent to Dzongkhag headquarter. It caters to the public of Shompankha, Gakiling and Singye Gewog.
The school was established in 2003 and was upgraded to LSS in 2008. Responding to the needs of the time, it was upgraded to MSS in 2019, yet it still continues to provide primary education services. The school is adjacent to Dzongkhag headquarter.
Staff
Mangmi
Ash Man Rai
Designation:Mangmi
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Koenchogling Tshogpa
Bhim Kumari Tamang
Designation:Koenchogling Tshogpa
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Shompangkha Tshogpa
Bijay Limboo
Designation:Shompangkha Tshogpa
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Gomchula Tshogpa
Chandra Kumar Rai
Designation:Gomchula Tshogpa
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Risoomgang Tshogpa
Kiran Rai
Designation:Risoomgang Tshogpa
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Livestock Extension Supervisor
Lal Bdr. Gurung
Designation:Livestock Extension Supervisor
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Extension Supervisor I
Madhu Devi Baniya
Designation:Extension Supervisor I
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Gup
Suk Dorji Yonzon
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Gewog Administrative Officer
Tika Ram Gurung
Designation:Gewog Administrative Officer
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Dargaythang Tshogpa
Tula Ram Dhankuti
Designation:Dargaythang Tshogpa
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