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Rhenock

January 01, 1970

Rhenock [1] is a town, just 35 km from Pakyong City in the Pakyong district in Sikkim, India, located on the border with the Kalimpong district of West Bengal. It lies 63 kilometres east of Gangtok, and 47 kilometres north of Kalimpong on the way to Jelepla Pass at an altitude of 1,040 metres.[2] The word Rhe-nock (in Lepcha dialect) means Black Hill. Situated in the extreme east of Sikkim, Rhenock witnessed the establishment of the first police outpost in the state.[3]

Rhenock
Town
Viswa Vinayak temple at Rhenock, Pakyong district (Sikkim)
Rhenock
Location in Sikkim, India
Rhenock
Rhenock (India)
Coordinates: 27°10′N 88°38′E / 27.17°N 88.64°E / 27.17; 88.64
Country India
StateSikkim
DistrictPakyong
Elevation
1,040 m (3,410 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialSikkimese, Nepali, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737 133
Telephone code03592
Vehicle registrationSK
Lok SabhaSikkim Constituency
Nearest cityKalimpong
Vidhan SabhaRhenock Constituency
Websiteeastsikkim.nic.in

History edit

Rhenock was covered with dense forest in and around the 13th century. The Lepchas were the early settlers about five or six hundred years ago. Middle of 16th century the Bhutias, migrated from Tibet settled in the villages presently known as Kyongsa, Aritar, Tarpin, Reshi and Chalisey. The people who settled were Gorkha ethnic groups such as Newars, Bahuns (Adhikari, Poudyal, Gautam, Dahal, Bhandari, Pokhrel and Achaarja), Chhetri (Subedi, Khatiwada & Bista), Gurung, Rai and Limbu. Some people from Northern parts of India also migrated here at around 1940-1960 for business.

People edit

Rhenock is inhabited by people of different ethnic groups such as Lepchas, Bhutias, Nepalis (Gorkhas), Kiratis, Biharis and Marwaris. Lepcha tribes who were early settlers have their own unique culture. Originally followers of Shamanism, they later became followers of Buddhism. Some of them are followers of Christianity. Bhutias are another group of tribes who are followers of Buddhism and who have their own identity and culture. The majority of the people are Indian Nepalis also known as Gorkha. Most of them are Hindus by religion. Some of the Nepalis Gurung after 1990 became Buddhist; before that they were followers of Hinduism. Some others are followers of Christianity. In spite of the above, everyone respects others' beliefs and faiths and celebrates others' festivals which makes a peaceful and prosperous society.

Transport edit

Roadways edit

Rhenock, Charfatak lies on National Highway-717A connecting Bagrakote to Gangtok, via Labha, Algarah etc.[4] National Highway 717B, which is a spur road of National Highway-717A, originates from Charfatak, Rhenock and ends in Menla, Sherathang via Zuluk and Rongli.[5]

The town is well connected to many parts of Sikkim and its neighbouring state of West Bengal. Direct Taxi services access Gangtok, Pakyong, Kalimpong, Pedong, Algarah, Labha, Rongli, Rangpo, Singtam, Ranipool, Rorathang, Panitanki, and Siliguri.

As Rhenock lies very close to the border between Sikkim and Kalimpong district of North Bengal, so it is also the very important town for the villages of Kalimpong district like Lingsay, Chuba, Beech Kagay, Gendung, Bendha, Pavak, Kataray, Jhusing, Jogi Bhir, Mudung, Pithamchin, Mulkharka, Fusrey, Tagathan, Kashing, Lunchu, Khimsithang, Ladam, Deorali Kagey, Hatticharay, Dabaipani etc. Hence daily taxi services access these villages with Rhenock.

Buses:

SNT buses are available from the town. The Bus service connecting Rongli to Sikkim Nationalised Transport Bus Terminus (Siliguri) runs from Rhenock via Rorathang, Rangpo, Sevoke etc. Also SNT bus connecting Rhenock to Gangtok via Pakyong originates from the town.

Airways edit

Pakyong Airport is 31 kilometres away from Rhenock. Bagdogra International Airport is 111 Kilometres away.

Railway edit

The nearest Railway Stations are

Educational institutions edit

Rhenock has about 130 years of history of education. Rhenock School is among the oldest schools of Sikkim. It was established by a Christian missionary in 1880 at Rhenock (Khamdong).[6] Later it was taken over by the government of Sikkim and shifted to Kingstone. Presently the school is known as Senior Secondary School, Rhenock. A Sanskrit Pathshala (School) was run in the premises of Rhenock Temple to teach Sanskrit and rituals to train Hindu priests. After the merger of Sikkim into the Indian union more than a dozen schools were opened by the government of Sikkim. Rhenock now has the following educational institutions:

  • Government Degree College
  • Government Senior Secondary School, Rhenock
  • Government Secondary School, Tarpin
  • Government Secondary School, Sudunglakha
  • Government Secondary School, Aritar
  • St. Joseph's School, Rhenock
  • Sanskrit School at Khamdong & Rhenock Bazar
  • Others: Junior high schools and many primary schools

Places of interest edit

 
Aritar Lake, Rhenock, East Sikkim

Pangulakha Wild Life Sanctuary (covered from Chandney to Bhutan border) Lampokhari Lake, Mangkhim, Hattey pahile. Darpaney in Mulukey East Sikkim

References edit

  1. ^ Mullard, Saul (2011), Opening the Hidden Land: State Formation and the Construction of Sikkimese History, BRILL, p. 148, ISBN 90-04-20895-X
  2. ^ . Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 13 November 2009.
  3. ^ . Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
  4. ^ "Doklam effect: Sikkim to get new all-weather highway". The New Indian Express.
  5. ^ "NHIDCL floats tender for road works in Sikkim". 14 November 2020.
  6. ^ . Archived from the original on 13 May 2008.

Bibliography edit

 
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhenock.
  • Mullard, Saul (2011), Opening the Hidden Land: State Formation and the Construction of Sikkimese History, BRILL, ISBN 978-90-04-20895-7

January 01, 1970
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Rhenock 1 is a town just 35 km from Pakyong City in the Pakyong district in Sikkim India located on the border with the Kalimpong district of West Bengal It lies 63 kilometres east of Gangtok and 47 kilometres north of Kalimpong on the way to Jelepla Pass at an altitude of 1 040 metres 2 The word Rhe nock in Lepcha dialect means Black Hill Situated in the extreme east of Sikkim Rhenock witnessed the establishment of the first police outpost in the state 3 RhenockTownViswa Vinayak temple at Rhenock Pakyong district Sikkim RhenockLocation in Sikkim IndiaShow map of SikkimRhenockRhenock India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 27 10 N 88 38 E 27 17 N 88 64 E 27 17 88 64Country IndiaStateSikkimDistrictPakyongElevation1 040 m 3 410 ft Languages OfficialSikkimese Nepali Lepcha Limbu Newari Rai Gurung Mangar Sherpa Tamang and SunwarTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN737 133Telephone code03592Vehicle registrationSKLok SabhaSikkim ConstituencyNearest cityKalimpongVidhan SabhaRhenock ConstituencyWebsiteeastsikkim wbr nic wbr in Contents 1 History 2 People 3 Transport 3 1 Roadways 3 2 Airways 3 3 Railway 4 Educational institutions 5 Places of interest 6 References 7 BibliographyHistory editRhenock was covered with dense forest in and around the 13th century The Lepchas were the early settlers about five or six hundred years ago Middle of 16th century the Bhutias migrated from Tibet settled in the villages presently known as Kyongsa Aritar Tarpin Reshi and Chalisey The people who settled were Gorkha ethnic groups such as Newars Bahuns Adhikari Poudyal Gautam Dahal Bhandari Pokhrel and Achaarja Chhetri Subedi Khatiwada amp Bista Gurung Rai and Limbu Some people from Northern parts of India also migrated here at around 1940 1960 for business People editRhenock is inhabited by people of different ethnic groups such as Lepchas Bhutias Nepalis Gorkhas Kiratis Biharis and Marwaris Lepcha tribes who were early settlers have their own unique culture Originally followers of Shamanism they later became followers of Buddhism Some of them are followers of Christianity Bhutias are another group of tribes who are followers of Buddhism and who have their own identity and culture The majority of the people are Indian Nepalis also known as Gorkha Most of them are Hindus by religion Some of the Nepalis Gurung after 1990 became Buddhist before that they were followers of Hinduism Some others are followers of Christianity In spite of the above everyone respects others beliefs and faiths and celebrates others festivals which makes a peaceful and prosperous society Transport editRoadways edit Rhenock Charfatak lies on National Highway 717A connecting Bagrakote to Gangtok via Labha Algarah etc 4 National Highway 717B which is a spur road of National Highway 717A originates from Charfatak Rhenock and ends in Menla Sherathang via Zuluk and Rongli 5 The town is well connected to many parts of Sikkim and its neighbouring state of West Bengal Direct Taxi services access Gangtok Pakyong Kalimpong Pedong Algarah Labha Rongli Rangpo Singtam Ranipool Rorathang Panitanki and Siliguri As Rhenock lies very close to the border between Sikkim and Kalimpong district of North Bengal so it is also the very important town for the villages of Kalimpong district like Lingsay Chuba Beech Kagay Gendung Bendha Pavak Kataray Jhusing Jogi Bhir Mudung Pithamchin Mulkharka Fusrey Tagathan Kashing Lunchu Khimsithang Ladam Deorali Kagey Hatticharay Dabaipani etc Hence daily taxi services access these villages with Rhenock Buses SNT buses are available from the town The Bus service connecting Rongli to Sikkim Nationalised Transport Bus Terminus Siliguri runs from Rhenock via Rorathang Rangpo Sevoke etc Also SNT bus connecting Rhenock to Gangtok via Pakyong originates from the town Airways edit Pakyong Airport is 31 kilometres away from Rhenock Bagdogra International Airport is 111 Kilometres away Railway edit The nearest Railway Stations are Sevoke Junction 79 Kilometres via NH10 Malbazar Junction 81 Kilometres via NH 717A Siliguri Junction 99 Kilometres via NH10 New Jalpaiguri Junction 104 Kilometres via NH10 Rangpo railway station an under construction railway station which is 26 kilometres away from Rhenock Educational institutions editRhenock has about 130 years of history of education Rhenock School is among the oldest schools of Sikkim It was established by a Christian missionary in 1880 at Rhenock Khamdong 6 Later it was taken over by the government of Sikkim and shifted to Kingstone Presently the school is known as Senior Secondary School Rhenock A Sanskrit Pathshala School was run in the premises of Rhenock Temple to teach Sanskrit and rituals to train Hindu priests After the merger of Sikkim into the Indian union more than a dozen schools were opened by the government of Sikkim Rhenock now has the following educational institutions Government Degree College Government Senior Secondary School Rhenock Government Secondary School Tarpin Government Secondary School Sudunglakha Government Secondary School Aritar St Joseph s School Rhenock Sanskrit School at Khamdong amp Rhenock Bazar Others Junior high schools and many primary schoolsPlaces of interest edit nbsp Aritar Lake Rhenock East Sikkim Shivalaya Rhenock Shri Viswa Vinayaka Mandir Rhenock Aritar Lake Wood Land Nursery Aritar Gumpa monastery Lonely falls Kali Khola Reshi Eco Tourism Ramgauri Sangralaya Museum carrying the history of Sikkim Pangulakha Wild Life Sanctuary covered from Chandney to Bhutan border Lampokhari Lake Mangkhim Hattey pahile Darpaney in Mulukey East SikkimReferences edit Mullard Saul 2011 Opening the Hidden Land State Formation and the Construction of Sikkimese History BRILL p 148 ISBN 90 04 20895 X Rhenock Archived from the original on 6 June 2011 Retrieved 13 November 2009 Sikkim Police Archived from the original on 21 July 2011 Retrieved 28 June 2011 Doklam effect Sikkim to get new all weather highway The New Indian Express NHIDCL floats tender for road works in Sikkim 14 November 2020 District Institute of Education and Training Gangtok Archived from the original on 13 May 2008 Bibliography edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhenock Mullard Saul 2011 Opening the Hidden Land State Formation and the Construction of Sikkimese History BRILL ISBN 978 90 04 20895 7 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rhenock amp oldid 1193145474, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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