Jorethang
Jorethang is a major town in Namchi district in the Indian state of Sikkim. Jorethang lies on the bank of Rangeet River, which is a tributary of the Teesta River, on the way to Pelling from Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kalimpong.Jorethang is and has been a major connecting route towards the western part of Sikkim where people from various districts of West Sikkim visit here for consumption of various goods and services.
Jorethang | |
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Nagar panchayat | |
| Jorethang Nagar Panchayat | |
Jorethang in 2006 | |
Jorethang Location in Sikkim, India Jorethang Jorethang (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27.131°N 88.283°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District | Namchi district |
| Government | |
| • Type | Nagar Panchayat |
| Elevation | 322 m (1,056 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 9,009 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha |
| • Other | Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Magar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 737121 |
| Vehicle registration | SK-04 |
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