Jorethang
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Jorethang is a major town in South Sikkim
district in the India
n state of Sikkim
. The town is situated at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level and has a temperate climate. Jorethang lies on the Rangeet River, a tributary of the River Teesta. Jorethang lies on the way to Pelling
from Darjeeling, Siliguri
and Kalimpong. The route is well connected by buses and jeeps.
, Jorethang had a population of 2968. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jorethang has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 76%. In Jorethang, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
, trekking in the region can be undertaken at Jorethang. A few kilometres north lie the hot spring
s which are becoming an added tourist attraction. It is also venue of famous Maghey Mela (Traditional Fair) where culture of all hill people is seen along with large scale activities:
South Sikkim
South Sikkim is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its capital is Namchi.-Geography:South Sikkim lies at an altitude of 400 to 2000 metres and hence enjoys a temperate climate for most of the year. Major urban centres include Teesta Bazaar and Melli....
district in the India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n state of Sikkim
Sikkim
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayan mountains...
. The town is situated at an altitude of about 300 m above sea level and has a temperate climate. Jorethang lies on the Rangeet River, a tributary of the River Teesta. Jorethang lies on the way to Pelling
Pelling
Pelling has a helipad ground though there is no regular air service. Helicopters can connect Pelling with Gangtok on request....
from Darjeeling, Siliguri
Siliguri
Siliguri is a city in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is located in the Siliguri Corridor or Chicken's Neck - a very narrow strip of land linking mainland India to its north-eastern states. It is also the transit point for air, road and rail traffic to the neighbouring countries of Nepal,...
and Kalimpong. The route is well connected by buses and jeeps.
Demographics
India censusCensus
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
, Jorethang had a population of 2968. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Jorethang has an average literacy rate of 81%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 86%, and female literacy is 76%. In Jorethang, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
Tourism
River raftingRafting
Rafting or white water rafting is a challenging recreational outdoor activity using an inflatable raft to navigate a river or other bodies of water. This is usually done on white water or different degrees of rough water, in order to thrill and excite the raft passengers. The development of this...
, trekking in the region can be undertaken at Jorethang. A few kilometres north lie the hot spring
Hot spring
A hot spring is a spring that is produced by the emergence of geothermally heated groundwater from the Earth's crust. There are geothermal hot springs in many locations all over the crust of the earth.-Definitions:...
s which are becoming an added tourist attraction. It is also venue of famous Maghey Mela (Traditional Fair) where culture of all hill people is seen along with large scale activities:
- Inter-Constituency football Tournament.
- Para gliding
- River Rafting
- Cultural Fashion Show
- Cultural Dance
- Miss Tadong beauty Contest
- Hot ballon show
- Cultural exhibition of various local Sikkimese communities
- Archery competition
- Jorethang Marathon