Jorethang

Jorethang
City
Jorethang Location in Sikkim, India
Coordinates:
Country	India
State	Sikkim
District	South Sikkim
Elevation	322 m (1,056 ft)
Population (2006)
• Total	3,596
Languages
• Official	Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN	737121
Vehicle registration	SK-04

Jorethang (Nepali : जोरेथाङ) is a major town in South Sikkim district in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is situated at an altitude of about 300 metres (980 ft) above sea level and has a temperate climate. Jorethang lies on the Rangeet River, a tributary of the Teesta River, on the way to Pelling from Darjeeling, Siliguri and Kalimpong. The route is well connected by buses and jeeps. It is particularly known for its annual fair where people from all over the state and nearby places come to visit.

Demographics

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Jorethang, Sikkim, India

As of 2001 India census, 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.

External links

• Jorethang Nagar Panchayat website