Religion
The Kisong Baptist Church was established in the year 1973, where 80% of the people are Christians in this village. This church belongs to Baptist Liberal Denominations under the Sadar North Baptist Association. From this Church two representative workers work under the Sadar North Baptist Association. Until now, they both work as an Evangelist, Evan, Nripendra Debbarma (Joined:1 June 2009) & Evan, Somchati (Govt.) Debbarma (Joined : June 2011).
Church Office
Life Deacons:
- Sambhuram Debbarma
- Anil Debbarma
Deacons:
- Radha Mohan Debbarma (Former)
- Rabi Debbarma
- Subal Debbarma
- Sutrang Debbarma
- Bijoy Debbarma (Duration, 2012–2016 March)
[Secretary] : Joseph Debbarma (employee), [Treasure] : Dn. Rabi Debbarma. [Local pastor] : C.K Choma ( ECM Missionary). [Represented Worker] : Evan, Nripendra Debbarma & Evan, Somchati Debbarma. [Members of the Church] : 400 (Around). [Govt. Service] : (Above)-60.
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