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	===Area overview===		===Area overview===
	The map alongside shows the Kalimpong subdivision, the sole subdivisions of the Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from {{convert\|300 to 3000\|m}}. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1901_PART_A_DCHB_DARJILING.pdf \| title = District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India\| work= Page 13: Physiography\| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While [[Kalimpong]] is the only municipality, [[Dungra, Kalimpong\|Dungra]] is the sole [[census town]] in the entire area.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 2.4b \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.<ref>{{cite web \|url = https://kalimpongdistrict.in/about-kalimpong/ \|title = About Kalimpong District \|work = Tea Gardens \|publisher = District administration \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 4.5 \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/prov_data_products_wb.html \|title = Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal \| work = Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011 \| publisher =Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India \|accessdate = 2012-06-20 }}</ref> While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at [[Kalimpong]] in 1962<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/KalimpongCollege/Kalimpong_College.shtml \|title = Kalimpong College \|publisher= College Admission \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and [[Gorubathan]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College at Pedong \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.gorubathanggdc.co.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College, Gorubathan \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>		The map alongside shows the Kalimpong subdivision, the sole subdivisions of the Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from {{convert\|300 to 3000\|m}}. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1901_PART_A_DCHB_DARJILING.pdf \| title = District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India\| work= Page 13: Physiography\| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While [[Kalimpong]] is the only municipality, [[Dungra, Kalimpong\|Dungra]] is the sole [[census town]] in the entire area.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 2.4b \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }} {{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.<ref>{{cite web \|url = https://kalimpongdistrict.in/about-kalimpong/ \|title = About Kalimpong District \|work = Tea Gardens \|publisher = District administration \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 4.5 \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }} {{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/prov_data_products_wb.html \|title = Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal \| work = Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011 \| publisher =Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India \|accessdate = 2012-06-20 }}</ref> While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at [[Kalimpong]] in 1962<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/KalimpongCollege/Kalimpong_College.shtml \|title = Kalimpong College \|publisher= College Admission \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref> the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and [[Gorubathan]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College at Pedong \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.gorubathanggdc.co.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College, Gorubathan \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>

	<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>		<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
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	==Transport==		==Transport==
	As Pedong lies on the [[National Highway 717A (India)\|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] which is extended by [[National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited\|NHIDCL]].<ref> [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html] </ref>		As Pedong lies on the [[National Highway 717A (India)\|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] which is extended by [[National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited\|NHIDCL]].<ref>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html {{Bare URL inline\|date=December 2021}}</ref>
	Taxis, Jeeps, Buses etc are available from Pedong to cities and towns like [[Kalimpong]], [[Algarah]], [[Rhenock]], [[Lava, West Bengal\|Labha]], [[Rongli]], [[Gorubathan]], [[Siliguri]] etc.		Taxis, Jeeps, Buses etc are available from Pedong to cities and towns like [[Kalimpong]], [[Algarah]], [[Rhenock]], [[Lava, West Bengal\|Labha]], [[Rongli]], [[Gorubathan]], [[Siliguri]] etc.

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	==Healthcare==		==Healthcare==
	Pedong Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Kalimpong II CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)\|primary health centres]] at Gitdubling (with 6 beds) and [[Algarah]] (with 2 beds).<ref>{{cite web \| url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals \| publisher = Government of West Bengal\|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres \| publisher = Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref>		Pedong Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Kalimpong II CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)\|primary health centres]] at Gitdubling (with 6 beds) and [[Algarah]] (with 2 beds).<ref>{{cite web \| url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals \| publisher = Government of West Bengal\|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres \| publisher = Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref>

	==Infrastructure==		==Infrastructure==
	Pedong is well connected with roads as the only medium of transport in Hills. Power and mobile network outage is almost common everyday. A very poor connectivity when compared to other small towns. Only few network providers are available mainly Airtel, Vi & BSNL. Scarcity of drinking water can be experienced in summer as usual in Darjeeling & Kalimpong.		Pedong is well connected with roads as the only medium of transport in Hills. Power and mobile network outage is almost common everyday. A very poor connectivity when compared to other small towns. Only few network providers are available mainly Airtel, Vi & BSNL. Scarcity of drinking water can be experienced in summer as usual in Darjeeling & Kalimpong.

	==References==		==References==
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	'''Pedong''' is a town in the ~~[[Kalimpong II]]~~ [[Community development blocks in India\|CD block]] in the [[Kalimpong subdivision]] of the [[Kalimpong district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[West Bengal]]. Pedong lies on the ~~[[National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited]] All Weathered~~ [[National Highway 717A (India)\|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]].<ref> [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html] </ref>		'''Pedong''' is a town in the Pedong [[Community development blocks in India\|CD block]] in the [[Kalimpong subdivision]] of the [[Kalimpong district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[West Bengal]]. The town is very close to Resi-Sikkim border. Pedong lies on the [[National Highway 717A (India)\|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] via [[Pakyong Airport]].<ref>
			Aishik Chanda, [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html Doklam effect: Sikkim to get new all-weather highway], The New Indian Express, 28 May 2018.</ref><ref>
			{{cite web \| url = https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/kalimpong-district-gets-new-block-in-pedong/cid/1821359 \| title = Kalimpong gets new block in Pedong \| publisher = The Telegraph, 6 July 2021 \| access-date = 5 December 2021}}
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	==Geography==		==Geography==
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	Pedong is located at {{Coord\|27.15\|N\|88.6167\|E\|}}.		Pedong is located at {{Coord\|27.15\|N\|88.6167\|E\|}}.

	Pedong lies 20 km east of [[Kalimpong]] on the way to ~~[[Lava (town)\|Lava]]~~ at an altitude of 1,240 metres (4.071 feet). The town, which is located on a ridge, commands a panoramic view of the [[Kanchenjunga]] and the [[Himalayas\|Himalayan]] mountains. The town is divided into two parts, Upper Pedong and Lower Pedong. Pedong lies on the ~~historic [[Silk Road]] that connects [[India]] to [[Lhasa]]~~ via the [[Jelepla Pass]].		Pedong lies 20 km east of [[Kalimpong]] on the way to the Indo-Tibetan border in Sikkim at an altitude of 1,240 metres (4.071 feet). The town, which is located on a ridge, commands a panoramic view of the [[Kanchenjunga]] and the [[Himalayas\|Himalayan]] mountains. The town is divided into two parts, Upper Pedong and Lower Pedong. Pedong lies on the Indo-Tibetan trade route via the [[Jelepla Pass]].

	===Area overview===		===Area overview===
	The map alongside shows the Kalimpong ~~Sadar~~ subdivision of Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from {{convert\|300 to 3000\|m}}. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1901_PART_A_DCHB_DARJILING.pdf \| title = District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India\| work= Page 13: Physiography\| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While [[Kalimpong]] is the only municipality, [[Dungra, Kalimpong\|Dungra]] is the sole [[census town]] in the entire area.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 2.4b \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.<ref>{{cite web \|url = https://kalimpongdistrict.in/about-kalimpong/ \|title = About Kalimpong District \|work = Tea Gardens \|publisher = District administration \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 4.5 \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/prov_data_products_wb.html \|title = Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal \| work = Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011 \| publisher =Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India \|accessdate = 2012-06-20 }}</ref> While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at [[Kalimpong]] in 1962<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/KalimpongCollege/Kalimpong_College.shtml \|title = Kalimpong College \|publisher= College Admission \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and [[Gorubathan]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College at Pedong \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.gorubathanggdc.co.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College, Gorubathan \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>		The map alongside shows the Kalimpong subdivision, the sole subdivisions of the Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from {{convert\|300 to 3000\|m}}. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.<ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1901_PART_A_DCHB_DARJILING.pdf \| title = District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India\| work= Page 13: Physiography\| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While [[Kalimpong]] is the only municipality, [[Dungra, Kalimpong\|Dungra]] is the sole [[census town]] in the entire area.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 2.4b \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.<ref>{{cite web \|url = https://kalimpongdistrict.in/about-kalimpong/ \|title = About Kalimpong District \|work = Tea Gardens \|publisher = District administration \|accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.<ref>{{cite web \|url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook \|title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling \|work = Table 4.5 \|publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link\|date=May 2020 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/prov_data_products_wb.html \|title = Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal \| work = Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011 \| publisher =Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India \|accessdate = 2012-06-20 }}</ref> While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at [[Kalimpong]] in 1962<ref>{{cite web\| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/KalimpongCollege/Kalimpong_College.shtml \|title = Kalimpong College \|publisher= College Admission \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and [[Gorubathan]].<ref>{{cite web\| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College at Pedong \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web\| url = http://www.gorubathanggdc.co.in/ \|title = Government General Degree College, Gorubathan \|publisher= GGDC \| accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>

	<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>		<small>Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.</small>
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	==Healthcare==		==Healthcare==
	Pedong Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Kalimpong II CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)\|primary health centres]] at Gitdubling (with 6 beds) and [[Algarah]] (with 2 beds).<ref>{{cite web \| url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals \| publisher = Government of West Bengal\|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres \| publisher = Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref>		Pedong Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Kalimpong II CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)\|primary health centres]] at Gitdubling (with 6 beds) and [[Algarah]] (with 2 beds).<ref>{{cite web \| url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals \| publisher = Government of West Bengal\|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \| url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf \| title = Health & Family Welfare Department \| work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres \| publisher = Government of West Bengal \|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref>
			==Infrastructure==
			Pedong is well connected with roads as the only medium of transport in Hills. Power and mobile network outage is almost common everyday. A very poor connectivity when compared to other small towns. Only few network providers are available mainly Airtel, Vi & BSNL. Scarcity of drinking water can be experienced in summer as usual in Darjeeling & Kalimpong.

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist\|3}}		{{Reflist\|3}}

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'''Pedong''' is a town in the [[Kalimpong II]] [[Community development blocks in India|CD block]] in the [[Kalimpong subdivision]] of the [[Kalimpong district]] in the [[Indian state]] of [[West Bengal]]. Pedong lies on the [[National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited]] All Weathered [[National Highway 717A (India)|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]].<ref> [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html] </ref>

==Geography==
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===Location===
Pedong is located at {{Coord|27.15|N|88.6167|E|}}.

Pedong lies 20 km east of [[Kalimpong]] on the way to [[Lava (town)|Lava]] at an altitude of 1,240 metres (4.071 feet). The town, which is located on a ridge, commands a panoramic view of the [[Kanchenjunga]] and the [[Himalayas|Himalayan]] mountains. The town is divided into two parts, Upper Pedong and Lower Pedong. Pedong lies on the historic [[Silk Road]] that connects [[India]] to [[Lhasa]] via the [[Jelepla Pass]].

===Area overview===
The map alongside shows the Kalimpong Sadar subdivision of Kalimpong district. Physiographically, this area forms the Kalimpong Range, with the average elevation varying from {{convert|300 to 3000|m}}. This region is characterized by abruptly rising hills and numerous small streams.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1901_PART_A_DCHB_DARJILING.pdf | title = District Census Handbook, Darjeeling, Series 20, Part XII A, 2011 Census of India| work= Page 13: Physiography| publisher = Directorate of Census Operations, West Bengal |accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> It is a predominantly rural area with 77.67% of the population living in rural areas and only 22.23% living in the urban areas. While [[Kalimpong]] is the only municipality, [[Dungra, Kalimpong|Dungra]] is the sole [[census town]] in the entire area.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling |work = Table 2.4b |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The economy is agro-based and there are 6 tea gardens in the Gorubathan CD block.<ref>{{cite web |url = https://kalimpongdistrict.in/about-kalimpong/ |title = About Kalimpong District |work = Tea Gardens |publisher = District administration |accessdate = 6 April 2020}}</ref> In 2011, Kalimpong subdivision had a literacy rate of 81.85%, comparable with the highest levels of literacy in the districts of the state.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Hanbook |title = District Statistical Handbook 2013 Darjeeling |work = Table 4.5 |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}{{Dead link|date=May 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011-prov-results/prov_data_products_wb.html |title = Provisional Population Totals Paper 1 of 2011 : West Bengal | work = Statement-4 Ranking of Districts by Literacy Rate in 2001 and 2011 | publisher =Office of the Registrar General and & Census Commissioner, India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India |accessdate = 2012-06-20 }}</ref> While the first degree college in the subdivision was established at [[Kalimpong]] in 1962<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.collegeadmission.in/KalimpongCollege/Kalimpong_College.shtml |title = Kalimpong College |publisher= College Admission | accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>the entire subdivision (and now the entire district), other than the head-quarters, had to wait till as late as 2015 (more than half a century) to have their first degree colleges at Pedong and [[Gorubathan]].<ref>{{cite web| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ |title = Government General Degree College at Pedong |publisher= GGDC | accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.gorubathanggdc.co.in/ |title = Government General Degree College, Gorubathan |publisher= GGDC | accessdate = 6 April 2020 }}</ref>

Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision. All places marked in the map are linked in the larger full screen map.

===Important sights===
Near Pedong are the ruins of ''Damsang Gadi'', a historical fort built in 1690 AD by the [[Lepcha people|Lepchas]]. It was at the centre of the long-standing feud with the Dukpas of [[Bhutan]]. Later, it was used to ward off the forces of the [[British East India Company]]. After the [[Anglo-Bhutan War]] of 1864 AD, the fort fell into decay. The Damsang fort (Damsang Gadi) is the only fort in the entire district of Darjeeling. It was home to the last Lepcha King- Gyabo Achuk as the Lepcha people are the real natives of this place.

Another highlight of the town is the Cross Hill, placed by priest Fr. Augustine Desgodins in 1882 AD on his way to [[Tibet]]. In the Tibet Mission a lot of Evangelists lost their lives or never came back from Tibet. Fr. Augustine Desgodins in due memory of them erected a cross at a vantage point facing Tibet directly with a hope that someday the evangelists may return. It is considered to have miraculous powers and is a pilgrimage site for the local Christians. The Cross Hill is located at such a point wherein the view of the facing mountains is magnificent. From here one can get a glimpse of Tibet and the People's Republic of Chinese border. It is a perfect sunset point.

Sangchen Dorjee Monastery is one of the oldest monastery in Pedong-Kalimpong region and was built during the Bhutanese rule. This Monastery was established around the early 1700 AD. It provides historical insight into the history and culture of the place. Known as Sangchen Dorjee Gumba also has fresco paintings on the inner walls of the main chamber depicting Tantric Buddhism. Gumpha Dance (Chyaam dance) or the Buddhist Mask dance is also held here annually. It has now become the centre of Shabdrung Rimpoche (known as the Dharma Raja of Bhutan). The last Shabdrung Rimpoche had relocated to Pedong and expired few years ago. His human form has been preserved at Pedong and will be encased in a Stupa/Chorten on an auspicious day. This place has become an important pilgrimage for the Bhutanese and other followers of the Drukpa Khargu tradition of Buddhism.

The villages near Pedong include Sakyong, Kasyong, Dalep, Kagey, Upper Menchu and Lower Menchu.

==Demographics==
According to the [[2011 Census of India]], Pedong Khasmahal had a total population of 4,274 of which 2,153 (50%) were males and 2,121 (50%) were females. There were 443 persons in the age range of 0 to 6 years. The total number of literate people in Pedong Khasmahal was 3,131 (81.73% of the population over 6 years).<ref>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/pcadata/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = 2011 Census – Primary Census Abstract Data Tables | work= West Bengal – District-wise |publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India | accessdate = 1 April 2020 }}</ref>

==Major fire incident of 28 January 2015==
A major fire broke out at the heart of Pedong on the midnight of 28 January 2015. Around 17 houses were completely gutted by the fire.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fire in Pedong destroys houses, shops|url=http://darjeelingtimes.com/fire-in-pedong-destroys-houses-shops/|website=DarjeelingTimes.com|accessdate=28 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229193809/http://darjeelingtimes.com/fire-in-pedong-destroys-houses-shops/|archive-date=29 February 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> Fire brigade services from the nearby towns of Kalimpong and Rangpo along with the local people and the Army worked hand in hand to control the situation which could have otherwise razed most of Pedong. The estimated losses summed to multiple Crores, however, no casualties were reported in the unfortunate incident.
Many locals have glorified the valorous act of two brothers Mr. Lobsang and Dawa Bhutia in the rescue operation, both residents of Pedong.
Post incident, people from near and distant places visited the town to show solidarity and also to provide help and support in all means possible. Many NGOs have also stood up for the cause.

[[File:Pedong Fire 2015.JPG|thumbnail|A glimpse of the aftermath of the fire incident that gutted many houses in Pedong on 28 January 2015.]]

==Education==
[[Government General Degree College, Pedong]], was established in 2015. Affiliated with the [[University of North Bengal]] it offers honours courses in Nepali, English, history, political science, sociology, chemistry, geology, mathematics and physics, and general courses in arts and science.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://pedongcollege.in/ |title = Government General Degree College at Pedong |publisher= GGDC | accessdate = 3 April 2020 }}</ref>

[[St. George's Higher Secondary School]] is a Christian missionary school and one of the famous boarding school here followed by St Xavier's School, Tender Buds Academy, Grace English School. There are also many nursery schools in this town.

==Tourism==
Pedong is a popular destination among domestic tourists. However, a good number of foreign tourists also visit Pedong for its various heritage sites having cultural, religious and historical significance. Many budget and mid-range accommodation options are currently available in Pedong.

==Transport==
As Pedong lies on the [[National Highway 717A (India)|National Highway-717A]] connecting [[Bagrakote]] to [[Gangtok]] which is extended by [[National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited|NHIDCL]].<ref> [https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2018/may/28/doklam-effect-sikkim-to-get-new-all-weather-highway-1820559.html] </ref>
Taxis, Jeeps, Buses etc are available from Pedong to cities and towns like [[Kalimpong]], [[Algarah]], [[Rhenock]], [[Lava, West Bengal|Labha]], [[Rongli]], [[Gorubathan]], [[Siliguri]] etc.

[[Pakyong Airport]] is 50 kilometres away from the town, and [[Bagdogra Airport|Bagdogra International Airport]] is 99 kilometres away. The nearest railway station is [[New Mal Junction railway station|Malbazar Junction]].

==Flora and fauna==
Pedong is rich in avifauna. Various species of Himalayan and lowland birds can be seen around Pedong.

==Healthcare==
Pedong Rural Hospital, with 30 beds, is the major government medical facility in the Kalimpong II CD block. There are [[Primary Health Centre (India)|primary health centres]] at Gitdubling (with 6 beds) and [[Algarah]] (with 2 beds).<ref>{{cite web | url =https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/RH.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Rural Hospitals | publisher = Government of West Bengal|accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/other_files/PHC.pdf | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics – Primary Health Centres | publisher = Government of West Bengal |accessdate = 3 April 2020}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|3}}

==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170215212123/http://www.pedong.org/ Unofficial information guide website of Pedong]
*[https://northbengaltourism.com/pedong/ Pedong Travel Guide] North Bengal Tourism

{{Kalimpong District}}

[[Category:Villages in Kalimpong district]]
[[Category:Hill stations in West Bengal]]