Saling
Saling Gewog in Monggar Dzongkhag is known for its tropical fruits, including oranges, mangos, and papayas. The gewog is home to the historic Zhongar Dzong and the scenic Thrumshing La Pass. Agricultural initiatives, such as winter chilli farming, support local livelihoods and economic development.
Geog at a glance
- Area: 479.5 Sq.Km
- Population: 3727 (1879 Male and 1849 Female)
- Households: 335 nos.
Local Government
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gup | Sonam |
| 2 | Mangmi | Tshering Norbu |
| 3 | Tshogpa (Thridangbi) | Dorji Wangmo |
| 4 | Tshogpa (Saling) | Karma Lhamo |
| 5 | Tshogpa (Tsenzabi_Masangdaza) | Ugyen Wangchuk |
| 6 | Tshogpa (Drogsar) | Ugyen |
| 7 | Tshogpa (Kalapang_Risa) | Kinley |
| 8 | Tshogpa (Seng-Gor) | Sonam Wangchuk |
Civil Servants
| Sl. No | Designation | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Geog ADM Officer | Cheten Tshering |
| 2 | Principal (Lingmaythang PS) | Akal Kumar allay |
| 3 | Principal (Kalapang PS) | Tempa Dorji |
| 4 | Principal (Sengor PS) | Phub Tshering |
| 5 | Principal (Thridangbi PS) | Tsheltrim Dorji |
| 6 | Principal (Tsenzebi ECR) | Leki Yangzom |
| 7 | Principal (Saling ECR) | Yeshi Dorji |
| 8 | Principal (Resa ECR) | Rinchen Lhamo |
| 9 | Principal (Broksar ECR) | Leki Wangdi |
| 10 | Agriculture Extension Officer | Sonam Yangden |
| 11 | Forestry Extension Officer | Tshewang Tenzin |
| 12 | Livestock Extension Officer | Kezang Wangmo |
| 13 | Health Assiatant(L/thang BHU) | Ugyen Tshewang |
| 14 | Health Assistant (Resa ORC) | Pema Rinchen |
| 15 | Health Assistant (Sengor PHC) | Rinzin Wangdi/ Chador Tenzin |
Education
| Sl. No. | Name of School | No. of Teachers | No. of Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lingmethang Primary School | 34 (19 Male & 15 Female) | 416 (195 Boys & 221 Girls) |
| 2 | Sengor Primary School | 3 (2 Male & 1 Female) | 27 (10 Boys & 17 Girls) |
| 3 | Saling Primary School | 3 (2 Male & 1 Female) | 19 (10 Boys & 9 Girls) |
| 4 | Kalapang Primary School | 4 (2 Male & 2 Female) | 33 (16 Boys & 17 Girls) |
| 5 | Tharidangbi Primary School | 7 (5 Male & 2 Female) | 55 (19 Boys & 36 Girls) |
| 6 | Broksar ECR | 2 (2 Male & 0 Female) | 12 (6 Boys & 6 Girls) |
| 7 | Tsenzibi ECR | 2 (1 Male & 1 Female) | 12 (5 Boys & 7 Girls) |
| 8 | Resa ECR | 3 (2 Male & 1 Female) | 7 (2 Boys & 5 Girls) |
Health
| Sl. No. | Details | Place |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Health Unit I | Sengor (under construction) |
| 2 | Basic Health Unit II | Lingmaythang |
| 3 | 6 Out of reach Clinic | Thridangbi, Saling, Tsenzibi, Droksar, Kalapang and Resa |
Lhakhangs
| Sl. No. | Name of Important Lhakhang | Important Relic / Festival | Name of Head Lama | Pvt / Community / Rabday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thridangbi Lhakhang | Guru Nagsa Zilon, Sangay Youpama and Gyelop Thritong Detshen Annual 10th day of 11th Month of Bhutanese calendar | Head Lam Kencho Tenzin with 5 Gyalong | Rabday |
| 2 | Segor Lhakhang | Guru Nagsa Zilon | Head Lam Jigme Tenzin with one Gyalong | Community |
Road Connections
| Sl. No. | From | To | High Way | Feeder Road | GC Road | Farm Road |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mongar | Lingmaythang | 29 Km | |||
| 2 | Galaradung | Masangdaza | 6 Km | |||
| 3 | Kalapang | Mangling | 9 KM | |||
| 4 | Menchugang | Saling | 7.82 KM | |||
| 5 | Galaradung | Tshenzabi | 6 KM | |||
| 6 | Jadung | Zhugthri | 1 KM | |||
| 7 | Thongpalungpa | Khibrak | 3 KM | |||
| 8 | Litshong | Domdrang | 5 KM | |||
| 9 | Thokaphu | Nanthangla | 2 KM | |||
| 10 | Masangdaza | Pangsibi | 5 KM |
Economic Activities
| Sl. No. | Agriculture | Livestock | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | -2 Vegetable farm group | - 3 Dairy farm group - 1 Poultry farm group | - Hazel Nut Nursery - Hazel Nut Plantation 46.9 acres (17261 tress) - Two Community Forest group |
- 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
Sonam
Mangmi
Tshering Norbu
Sr. Gewog Administrative Officer
Cheten Tshering
Thridangbi Tshogpa
Dorji Wangmo
Saling Tshogpa
Karma Lhamo
Kalapang_Risa Tshogpa
Kinley
Seng-Gor Tshogpa
Sonam Wangchuk
Drogsar Tshogpa
Ugyen
Drogsar Tshogpa
Ugyen
Tsenzabi_Masangdaza Tshogpa
Ugyen Wangchuk
Sr. Agriculture Extension Supervisor III
Sonam Yangdon
Extension Supervisor-I
Kezang Wangmo