Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Gangtok) Explained

Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Settlement Type:Neighbourhood in Gangtok
Length Km:0.35
Governing Body:Gangtok Municipal Corporation
Unit Pref:Metric
Coordinates:27.3288°N 88.6123°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Sikkim
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:East Sikkim
Subdivision Type3:City
Subdivision Name3:Gangtok
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Sikkimese, Nepali, Hindi
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:737101

Mahatma Gandhi Marg is the main pedestrian road located in the downtown Gangtok, Sikkim.[1]

History

In 2008, the North Eastern Council under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region undertook the project of "Upgradation and Remodelling of existing distribution system of Mahatma Gandhi Road and its surrounding areas, Gangtok."[2]

As of 2015, Mahatma Gandhi Marg is the only road in Gangtok which has divided carriageway.[3]

In popular culture

Landmarks

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, M.G.Marg Film Facilitation Office. 2021-09-07. ffo.gov.in.
  2. Web site: NEC UC Portal(Reports). 2021-09-07. necucportal.nic.in.
  3. Book: Comprehensive Mobility Plan: Gangtok. Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim. 2015.
  4. Web site: 2019-04-24 . New Nepali film dedicates song to Sikkim's iconic MG Marg . 2023-01-21 . EastMojo . en-US.