Makha, Sikkim

Town in Sikkim, India
27°18′43″N 88°27′32″E / 27.3120°N 88.4590°E / 27.3120; 88.4590Country IndiaStateSikkimDistrictGangtok DistrictLanguage
 • OfficialNepali (Gorkha), Lepcha, Limbu, Bhutia, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and SunwarTime zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)PIN
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Vehicle registrationSK 01/ SK 08Lok SabhaSikkim ConstituencyNearest CityGangtokVidhan SabhaTumin Lingee ConstituencyWebsiteeastsikkim.nic.in

Makha is an important town lying on the bank of Teesta River in Gangtok district of Sikkim, India. Makha lies between Singtam and Dikchu.[1][2][3]

Transport

The town is well connected to many parts of Sikkim and its neighbouring state West Bengal. Taxi services access Gangtok, Mangan, Chungthang, Singtam, Rangpo, Dikchu, Ranipool, Lachen, Lachung and Siliguri.

The nearest airport is Pakyong Airport 45 kilometres away. The nearest railway stations are:

Rangpo railway station is an under construction station 35 kilometres away from the town.

References

  1. ^ "Hariyo Makha". swachhbharat.mygov.in.
  2. ^ "Makha Sikkim". news.abplive.com.
  3. ^ "Makha Gangtok district Sikkim". indiamapia.com.


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