Minjey

It is situated in the Lhuentse district and is bordered by Tsaenkhar gewog to the south, Khoma Gewog to the north, Takila to west, and Jalang chiwong to the east.

Brief Background of the Gewog:

Minjey Gewog is a small administrative division located in the eastern part of Bhutan. It is situated in the Lhuentse district and is bordered by Tsaenkhar gewog to the south, Khoma Gewog to the north, Takila to west, and Jalang chiwong to the east. The Gewog is known for its rich cultural heritage and is home to several important religious sites, including the Darchange Geonpa, Zhiwa Nye, Lewachange Nye, Wangzhing Lhakhang and Kupinysa Lhakhag, which is considered to be one of the most sacred sites. The Gewog is surrounded by lush green forests and beautiful paddy cultivation. The main economic activity in Minjey Gewog is agriculture, with the majority of the population engaged in farming and weaving. The Gewog is known for its production of maize, rice, and wheat and also has a small livestock industry. Like many rural areas, Minjey Gewog faces challenges such as limited access to modern amenities, economic opportunities beyond agriculture, and maintaining a balance between traditional values and modernization. However, there are also opportunities for sustainable development, ecotourism, and preserving the unique cultural heritage that makes the gewog a special place.

The detailed information about the Gewog:

Indicators Statistics Remarks
General
Gewog Name Minjay
Total Area (sq.kms) 122.24 Sp Km
Altitude (masl) 1250masl-2200masl
Total Number of Chiwog 5 chiwog
Total Number of Village 17
Number of Households 254
Number of Gungtongs 17
Community Centers Yes
Mobile Network Connectivity 100%
Electricity connectivity 100%
Agriculture
RNR Extension Centers 1
Farmer’s Cooperatives Groups NA
Livestock
RNR Extension Centers 1
Farmer’s Cooperatives Groups NA
Forestry
Number of Community Forest 5
Number of Private Forest 12
Number of staff 0
Total Forest Coverage (%) 90%
Trade & Industry
Restaurant cum Bar (Fooding/Lodging) 1
Manufacturing 0
Micro/general/retailer 3
Wholesaler 0
Meat Shop 0
Education
Number of Central Schools 0
Number of Higher Secondary Schools 0
Number of Middle Secondary Schools 1 Minjay Middle Secondary school
Number of Primay School 0
Number of ECR 0
Number of ECCD Centers 2
Number of NFE Centers 0
Total Number of Schools 1
Roads Network
GC Roads (KMS) 8 KM
Farm Roads (KMS) Minjay 31km, Zham 20km, Budur 11km, Jalang 14.7km and Lekshogang 2.5km
Religion & Culture
Number of Lhakhangs 6 nos.
Number of Neys/Tsachus 2
Health Facility
Number of Hospital (s) 0
Number of Primary Health Center 1
Number of ORCs 3
Number of Health officials 2
Regional office
Number of Regional Office 0

Local Government Officials:

Sl. No. Designation Name Contact No.
1 Gup Jigme Tenzin Zangpo 17856141
2 Mangmi Rinchen Dorji 17651305
3 Tshogpa (Minjay-Wangzhing) Zepa Jatsho 17967637
4 Tshogpa (Zham-Amdrangchu) Thinley Jatsho 17628521
5 Tshogpa (Chhusa-Lekshogang) Tshering Wangdi 17596769
6 Tshogpa (Jalang-Dragong) Cheki Wangchuk 17665416
7 Tshogpa (Budur-Kupinysa) Ugyen Chophel 17953710

Population details:

Name of ChiwogNo. of HouseholdsPopulation of ChiwogNo. of Gungtong (Empty Households)
MaleFemale
Minjay-Wangzhing772913733
Zham-Amdrangchu441861761
Jalang-Dragong381791984
Chhusa-Lekshogang372172032
Budur-Kupinysa582572566
Total2541130120617
Total Population2118 

Local Festivals & Tshechus:

Tshechus & Local Festivals Location Lunar Calendar date of Tshechu/Festival Remarks
Wangzhing Rabney Wangzhing 3rd – 5th of 7th month of Bhutanese calendar

Civil Servant(Head/Incharge of the agencies):

Sl. No. Name Designation Contact No.
1 Dechen Lhundup Livestock extension supervisor 17285817
2 Samten Wangchuk Principal (MMSS) 17131611
3 Pema Khandu Agriculture extension supervisor 17335796
4 Chophel HA 17130440
5 Sangay Phuntsho Caretaker 17927168
6 Singye Dorji Driver 16911054
7 Rinzin Lhamo CC 17708812
8 Jigme Choden HA 17811080

Gup

Jigme Tenzin Zangpo

Email

17856141

Mangmi

Rinchen Dorji

Email

17651305

Geog Admin. Officer II

Passang Dorji

passangd@lhuentse.gov.bt

Phone No

Extension Supervisor I

Pema Khando

pkhandu@lhuentse.gov.bt

17335796

Tshogpa

Tshering Wangdi

Email

17596769

Tshogpa

Ugyen Chophel

Email

17953710

Tshogpa

Zepa Jatsho

Email

17967637

Tshogpa

Thinley Jatsho

Email

17628521

Tshogpa

Choki Wangchuk

Email

17665416

Caretaker

Name

Email

77248498

Livestock Production Supervisor-II

Dechen Lhendup

dlhendup798@gmail.com

17285817

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