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'''Singtam''' is a town which lies mostly in [[East Sikkim|Gangtok District]] and partly in [[Pakyong District]] in the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Sikkim]] about {{convert|30|km}} from the state capital [[Gangtok]]. The town lies on the banking of the rivers [[Teesta]] and [[Ranikhola]], which join together just below the town. [[National Highway 10 (India)|NH10]] and [[National Highway 510 (India)|NH510]] meet in Singtam. The [[Indreni Bridge]] and Sherwani Bridge over the river [[Teesta]] are in the town. Singtam District Hospital, the district hospital of [[Pakyong District]],<ref> {{Cite web|title=3 sub-divisions of East Sikkim to form Sikkim's newest district Pakyong -Eastmojo|url=https://www.eastmojo.com/sikkim/2021/06/21/3-sub-divisions-of-east-sikkim-to-form-sikkims-newest-district-pakyong/|website=eastmojo.com|date=21 June 2021|language=en}} </ref> lies at Golitar, Singtam.
'''Singtam''' ({{lang-ne|सिङ्ताम}}) is a town in [[East Sikkim]] district in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Sikkim]] about {{convert|30|km}} from the state capital [[Gangtok]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Singtam is located at {{Coord|27.15|N|88.38|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Singtam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Singtam]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1396 feet.
Singtam is located at {{Coord|27.15|N|88.38|E|}}.<ref>[http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/0/Singtam.html Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Singtam]</ref> It has an average elevation of 1396 feet. As the town lies on the bank of two rivers [[Teesta|River Teesta]] and [[Ranikhola]], so during Monsoon especially from June to September the volume of both the river increases heavily, as a result destruction is caused on the low lying areas of the town especially at Adarsh gaon and Jublee line part of the town.


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Singtam had a population of 5,868. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Singtam has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%. In Singtam, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. As per news the famous Billu Bhai is also from this town of Sikkim.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Singtam had a population of 5,868. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Singtam has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%. In Singtam, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.
===Religion===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Religious Demographic in Singtam Nagar Panchayat (2011)<ref>[https://www.census2011.co.in/data/town/801422-singtam-sikkim.html] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1= [[ Hinduism]]
|value1= 77.90
|color1 = orange
|label2= [[Islam]]
|value2 = 8.54
|color2 = green
|label3 = [[Buddhism ]]
|value3 = 8.11
|color3 = yellow
|label4 = [[ Christianity]]
|value4 = 5.28
|color4 = blue
|label5 = Others
|value5 = 0.17
|color5 = black
}}

===Languages===
{{Pie chart
|thumb = right
|caption = Languages spoken in Singtam Nagar Panchayat (2011)<ref>[https://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/C-16T/DDW-C16-TOWN-STMT-MDDS-2000.XLSX 2011 census data] censusindia.gov.in</ref>
|label1 = [[Nepali language|Nepali]]
|value1 = 39.22
|color1 = red
|label2 = [[Hindi language|Hindi]]
|value2 = 33.98
|color2 = orange
|label3 = [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]]
|value3 = 18.28
|color3 = brown
|label4 = [[Urdu language|Urdu]]
|value4 = 2.84
|color4 = green
|label5 = [[Bengali language|Bengali]]
|value5 = 1.22
|color5 = yellow
|label6 = [[Sikkimese language|Bhutia]]
|value6 = 0.97
|color6 = olive
|label7 = [[Marwari language|Marwari]]
|value7 = 0.85
|color7 = navy
|label8 = Others
|value8 = 2.64
|color8 = teal
}}


==Transportation==
==Transportation==


;Air
;Air
The nearest airport to Singtam is {{convert|124|km}} away at [[Bagdogra]] in [[West Bengal]], where scheduled flights operate to and from [[Kolkata]], [[Delhi]] and [[Guwahati]]. Druk Airways from Bagdogra operate to and from [[Bangkok]]. Bagdogra airport is connected to [[Gangtok]] by a helicopter service operating between Gangtok-Bagdogra-Gangtok.
The nearest airport to Singtam is {{convert|33|km}} at [[Pakyong Airport]] in Sikkim from where flights operate to and from [[Delhi Airport|Delhi]], [[Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport|Guwahati]] and [[Kolkata Airport|Kolkata]] and {{convert|92|km}} away at [[Bagdogra]] in [[West Bengal]], where scheduled flights operate to and from [[Kolkata]], [[Delhi]], [[Bangalore Airport|Bangalore]], [[Chennai Airport|Chennai]], [[Jaipur Airport|Jaipur]], [[Hyderabad Airport|Hyderabad]], [[Mumbai Airport|Mumbai]], [[Patna Airport|Patna]], [[Ahmedabad Airport|Ahmedabad]], [[Dibrugarh Airport|Dibrugarh]], and [[Guwahati]]. [[Druk Air|Druk Airways]] from Bagdogra operate to and from [[Suvarnabhumi Airport|Bangkok]] and [[Paro Airport|Paro]]. Bagdogra airport is connected to [[Gangtok]] by a helicopter service operating between Gangtok-Bagdogra-Gangtok.


;Rail
;Rail
The two nearest railway stations are at [[Siliguri]] {{convert|114|km}} away and [[New Jalpaiguri]] {{convert|125|km}} away. They provide links to Kolkata, Delhi, Guwahati, [[Lucknow]] and other important cities in India.
The two nearest railway stations in traffic in April 2023 are at [[Siliguri Junction]] {{convert|81|km}} away and [[New Jalpaiguri]] {{convert|86|km}} away. They provide links to all important cities in India.

The new under construction [[Sivok–Rangpo line]]<ref> {{Cite web|title=sivok rangpo rail project progress challenges and strategic significance|url=https://www.gangtokian.com/sivok-rangpo-rail-project-progress-challenges-and-strategic-significance/|website=gangtokian.com|date=31 May 2023|language=en}} </ref> will end at the [[Rangpo railway station]], which is 10 kilometres{{fact|date=April 2023|reason=The enclosed rail map seems to claim an approximately 22 km distance}} away from Singtam. If the planned prolongation to Gangtok is built, then Singtam should also get a railway station.


;Road
;Road
National highway [[NH10]] (Formerly NH-31A) passes through Singtam and connects to the town to the rest of the nation. Long distance buses ply from major towns in Bihar, West Bengal and other neighbouring states to [[Siliguri]]. From [[Siliguri]], it takes about 3 hours to reach Singtam.
National highway [[National Highway 10 (India)|NH10]] (Formerly NH-31A) passes through Singtam and connects to the town to the rest of the nation. Long-distance buses ply from major towns in [[Bihar]], West Bengal and other neighbouring states to [[Siliguri]]. From [[Siliguri]], it takes about 3 hours to reach Singtam. Private taxis, shared taxi jeeps ply regularly on NH10. Government buses (SNT) and Privately operated buses are also available throughout the day. These transport options mostly operate between Siliguri-Gangtok/Singtam route. Jeep services are available between Gangtok/Singtam-New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Gangtok/Singtam-Bagdogra route.

Private taxis, shared taxi jeeps ply regularly on NH10. Government buses (SNT) and Privately operated buses are also available throughout the day. These transport options mostly operate between Siliguri-Gangtok/Singtam route. Jeep services are available between Gangtok/Singtam-New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Gangtok/Singtam-Bagdogra route.
In Singtam NH-10 is joined by the following major roads:
* [[Chungthang]]-[[Mangan, India|Mangan]]-[[Dikchu]]-Singtam Road
* [[Gyalshing]]-[[Legship]]-Tarku-Singtam Road(NH-510)
* [[Namchi]]-[[Damthang]]-Temi-Singtam Road
* [[Ravangla]]-Yangyang-Mangley-Singtam Road

Daily Taxi services access almost all cities and towns of Sikkim and cities/towns of West Bengal like [[Siliguri]], [[Kalimpong]], [[Darjeeling]], [[Kurseong]], [[Jaigaon]], [[Malbazar]], [[Bagdogra]], [[Panitanki]] etc.

Frequent buses operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) are available from Singtam to [[Sikkim Nationalised Transport Bus Terminus (Siliguri)]] and [[Gangtok]], apart from it many private buses and [[North Bengal State Transport Corporation|NBSTC]] buses are available from the town to [[Gangtok]], [[New Jalpaiguri Junction railway station|NJP Bus Stand]] and [[Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus|Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, (Siliguri)]].


Note: foreigners need a permit to enter [[Sikkim]] which they can easily get at [[Siliguri]] or at [[Rangpo]], Sikkim.
Note: foreigners need a permit to enter [[Sikkim]] which they can easily get at [[Siliguri]] or at [[Rangpo]], Sikkim.

==Economy==
Singtam is one of largest market towns in Sikkim and is easily accessible from almost all cities and towns of Sikkim.

The trade in [[Black cardamom|large cardamom]], the [[Thysanolaena|broom plant]] (kuccho) and ginger is important in Singtam's economy.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/sikkims-black-cardamom-giving-its-farmers-a-major-economic-boost/articleshow/50640496.cms|title = Sikkim's black cardamom giving its farmers a major economic boost|newspaper = The Economic Times|last1 = Ghosal|first1 = Sutanuka}}</ref>

==Attractions==
* [[Indreni Bridge]] over [[Teesta|River Teesta]]
* Sherwani Bridge over [[Teesta|River Teesta]]
* Confluence point of [[Teesta|River Teesta]] and [[Ranikhola]].
* Balutar
* Bhanu Park.
==2023 Sikkim Flash Floods==
[[2023 Sikkim Flash Floods]]

==See also==
* [[Pakyong Airport]]
* [[Rangpo railway station]]
* [[Teesta|River Teesta]]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


{{South Sikkim district |state=collapsed}}
{{Gangtok district}}
{{Pakyong district}}
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{{Sikkim}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in East Sikkim district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Gangtok district]]
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 19 November 2024

Singtam
Town
View of Singtam
View of Singtam
Singtam is located in Sikkim
Singtam
Singtam
Location in Sikkim, India
Singtam is located in India
Singtam
Singtam
Singtam (India)
Coordinates: 27°13′59″N 88°29′46″E / 27.2331°N 88.4961°E / 27.2331; 88.4961
Country India
State Sikkim
District
Government
 • TypeNagar Panchayat
 • BodySingtam Municipal Council
Elevation
426 m (1,396 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
5,868
Languages
 • OfficialNepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737 134
Telephone code03592
Vehicle registrationSK 08
Literacy86.08%
Lok SabhaSikkim Constituency
Vidhan SabhaKhamdong-Singtam Constituency
Websiteeastsikkim.nic.in

Singtam is a town which lies mostly in Gangtok District and partly in Pakyong District in the Indian state of Sikkim about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the state capital Gangtok. The town lies on the banking of the rivers Teesta and Ranikhola, which join together just below the town. NH10 and NH510 meet in Singtam. The Indreni Bridge and Sherwani Bridge over the river Teesta are in the town. Singtam District Hospital, the district hospital of Pakyong District,[1] lies at Golitar, Singtam.

Geography

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Singtam is located at 27°09′N 88°23′E / 27.15°N 88.38°E / 27.15; 88.38.[2] It has an average elevation of 1396 feet. As the town lies on the bank of two rivers River Teesta and Ranikhola, so during Monsoon especially from June to September the volume of both the river increases heavily, as a result destruction is caused on the low lying areas of the town especially at Adarsh gaon and Jublee line part of the town.

Demographics

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As of 2001 India census,[3] Singtam had a population of 5,868. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Singtam has an average literacy rate of 71%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 66%. In Singtam, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Religion

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Religious Demographic in Singtam Nagar Panchayat (2011)[4]

  Hinduism (77.90%)
  Islam (8.54%)
  Buddhism (8.11%)
  Christianity (5.28%)
  Others (0.17%)

Languages

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Languages spoken in Singtam Nagar Panchayat (2011)[5]

  Nepali (39.22%)
  Hindi (33.98%)
  Bhojpuri (18.28%)
  Urdu (2.84%)
  Bengali (1.22%)
  Bhutia (0.97%)
  Marwari (0.85%)
  Others (2.64%)

Transportation

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Air

The nearest airport to Singtam is 33 kilometres (21 mi) at Pakyong Airport in Sikkim from where flights operate to and from Delhi, Guwahati and Kolkata and 92 kilometres (57 mi) away at Bagdogra in West Bengal, where scheduled flights operate to and from Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Patna, Ahmedabad, Dibrugarh, and Guwahati. Druk Airways from Bagdogra operate to and from Bangkok and Paro. Bagdogra airport is connected to Gangtok by a helicopter service operating between Gangtok-Bagdogra-Gangtok.

Rail

The two nearest railway stations in traffic in April 2023 are at Siliguri Junction 81 kilometres (50 mi) away and New Jalpaiguri 86 kilometres (53 mi) away. They provide links to all important cities in India.

The new under construction Sivok–Rangpo line[6] will end at the Rangpo railway station, which is 10 kilometres[citation needed] away from Singtam. If the planned prolongation to Gangtok is built, then Singtam should also get a railway station.

Road

National highway NH10 (Formerly NH-31A) passes through Singtam and connects to the town to the rest of the nation. Long-distance buses ply from major towns in Bihar, West Bengal and other neighbouring states to Siliguri. From Siliguri, it takes about 3 hours to reach Singtam. Private taxis, shared taxi jeeps ply regularly on NH10. Government buses (SNT) and Privately operated buses are also available throughout the day. These transport options mostly operate between Siliguri-Gangtok/Singtam route. Jeep services are available between Gangtok/Singtam-New Jalpaiguri (NJP) and Gangtok/Singtam-Bagdogra route.

In Singtam NH-10 is joined by the following major roads:

Daily Taxi services access almost all cities and towns of Sikkim and cities/towns of West Bengal like Siliguri, Kalimpong, Darjeeling, Kurseong, Jaigaon, Malbazar, Bagdogra, Panitanki etc.

Frequent buses operated by Sikkim Nationalised Transport (SNT) are available from Singtam to Sikkim Nationalised Transport Bus Terminus (Siliguri) and Gangtok, apart from it many private buses and NBSTC buses are available from the town to Gangtok, NJP Bus Stand and Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, (Siliguri).

Note: foreigners need a permit to enter Sikkim which they can easily get at Siliguri or at Rangpo, Sikkim.

Economy

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Singtam is one of largest market towns in Sikkim and is easily accessible from almost all cities and towns of Sikkim.

The trade in large cardamom, the broom plant (kuccho) and ginger is important in Singtam's economy.[7]

Attractions

[edit]

2023 Sikkim Flash Floods

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2023 Sikkim Flash Floods

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "3 sub-divisions of East Sikkim to form Sikkim's newest district Pakyong -Eastmojo". eastmojo.com. 21 June 2021.
  2. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Singtam
  3. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
  4. ^ [1] censusindia.gov.in
  5. ^ 2011 census data censusindia.gov.in
  6. ^ "sivok rangpo rail project progress challenges and strategic significance". gangtokian.com. 31 May 2023.
  7. ^ Ghosal, Sutanuka. "Sikkim's black cardamom giving its farmers a major economic boost". The Economic Times.
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