Pakyong district
Pakyong District | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 27°23′N 88°59′E / 27.383°N 88.983°ECoordinates: 27°23′N 88°59′E / 27.383°N 88.983°E | |
| Country |  India |
| Headquarters | Pakyong |
| Area | |
| • Total | 404 km2 (156 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,120 m (3,670 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 74,583 |
| • Density | 180/km2 (480/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+05:30 (IST) |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-SK |
| Vehicle registration | SK-07 |
| Major Highways | NH 717A, NH 10, NH 717B, |
Pakyong district is a district in the Indian state of Sikkim, administered from Pakyong.[1] Pakyong District was officially created from East Sikkim in December 2021 by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly's Reorganization of Districts Act 2021,hence becoming the fifth district of Sikkim. Pakyong District comprises three subdivisions: Pakyong Subdivision, Rangpo Subdivision and Rongli Subdivision. [2] The district is surrounded by the Kalimpong district of West Bengal, Bhutan, China, Gangtok District and Namchi District of Sikkim.
Demographics[]
Pakyong District has the total area of 404 km2 (156 sq mi). The total population as per 2011 census is 74,583.[3]
Transport[]
Roadways[]
The major highways in Pakyong District are as follows:
- National Highway 10 connecting Siliguri to Gangtok, lies in Pakyong District from Rangpo to Singtam via Majitar.
- National Highway-717A connecting Bagrakote to Gangtok, lies in the Pakyong District from Reshi, Rhenock to Ahopul near Ranipool via Rorathang and Pakyong.[4]
- National Highway-717B connecting Rhenock and Menla, Sherathang via Zuluk and Rongli lies mostly in Pakyong District.[5]
Railway[]
The under construction Rangpo railway station lies in Pakyong District at the town of Rangpo.
Airways[]
Pakyong Greenfield Airport the only airport of Sikkim, lies on Pakyong District at the district Headquarter-Pakyong.
Assembly Constituencies[]
Assembly Constituencies falling under Pakyong District are as follows:
- Rhenock (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
- Chujachen (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
- West Pendam (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
- Gnathang-Machong (Vidhan Sabha constituency) and
- Namchaybong (Vidhan Sabha constituency)
Important Towns and Cities[]
The major towns and cities of Pakyong District are
Geography[]
Rivers[]
River Teesta, the largest river of state flows in Pakyong district from Singtam to Rangpo.
Rangpo River the third largest river of Sikkim originates from Lake Menmecho at Rongli Subdivision of Pakyong District and flows through Pakyong Subdivision and Rongli Subdivision villages and towns of Pakyong District before meeting river Teesta at Rangpo Town.
Other major rivers of Pakyong District are Richu Khola, Rongli Khola, Pachey Khola, Reshi Khola etc.
Wildlife Sanctuaries[]
Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Pakyong District. It is connected to Neora Valley National Park of Kalimpong district of North Bengal via thick forest cover in Aritar Rachela region.
References[]
- ^ "3 sub-divisions of East Sikkim to form Sikkim's newest district Pakyong -Eastmojo". eastmojo.com.
- ^ "Sikkim's New District To Become a Transportation Hub". northeasttoday.in.
- ^ "3 sub-divisions of East Sikkim to form Sikkim's newest district Pakyong -Eastmojo". eastmojo.com.
- ^ "Doklam effect: Sikkim to get new all-weather highway". newindianexpress.com.
- ^ "NHIDCL floats tender for road works in Sikkim". constructionweekonline.in.
- Districts of Sikkim
- Pakyong district