Namthang Explained

Namthang
Settlement Type:Town
Pushpin Map:India Sikkim#India3
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Sikkim, India
Coordinates:27.1667°N 117°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1: Sikkim
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Namchi
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:1246
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Sikkimese, Nepali, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:737132
Registration Plate:SK
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Namchi, Rangpo
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:sub tropical to alpine (Köppen)

Namthang is a small town in Namchi district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is located 24 km distance from Namchi City, the district headquarter of Namchi district. It is located 61 km away from the capital city of the state of Sikkim, Gangtok.The nearest city Namchi, Rangpo is 21 km away from Namthang towards East. 180°  Wide mountain ranges can be viewed from the Town. Namthang is one of the famous tourist destinations in South Sikkim. Nagi hill, Tendong hill and Perbing Valley (organic farming) Namthang Bamboo Handicrafts (palitam)are the main tourist point in the area. Tourism, dairy farming, poultry farming and cash crop are the main source of income. Geographical features and road connectivity are the plus points for the people of Namthang.

Bank available is State Bank of India, Namthang, State Bank of Sikkim, Namthang. ATM available- SBI and HDFC Bank.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: State Bank Of India, Namthang branch - IFSC, MICR Code, Address, Contact Details, etc. . 2020-09-30.