Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Gangtok)
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Mahatma Gandhi Marg | |
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Neighbourhood in Gangtok | |
![]() Statue of Gandhi in Mahatma Gandhi Marg | |
Coordinates: 27°19′43.68″N 88°36′44.24″E / 27.3288000°N 88.6122889°E | |
Country | India |
State | Sikkim |
District | East Sikkim |
City | Gangtok |
Government | |
• Body | Gangtok Municipal Corporation |
Dimensions | |
• Length | 0.35 km (0.22 mi) |
Languages | |
• Official | Sikkimese, Nepali, Hindi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 737101 |
Website | www |
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
- "MG Rodaima", a song about the road, from the 2019 film Hajar Juni Samma[4]
Gallery
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Sikkim Tourism's office at Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2010)
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Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2012)
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President Pranab Mukherjee garlanding the statue of Mahatma Gandhi (2013)
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Night-time view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2013)
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The Hindu festival of Holi being celebrated at Mahatma Gandhi Marg. (2014)
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The statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the street's entrance (2018)
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Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2018)
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Daytime view of Mahatma Gandhi Marg (2018)
Landmarks
Key:
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Sikkim Tourist Information Centre2
The Statue of Mahatma Gandhi3
Canara Bank - M.G. Marg Branch4
ICICI Bank - M.G. Marg Branch5
Taste of TibetSee also
References
- ^ "Mahatma Gandhi Marg, M.G.Marg | Film Facilitation Office". ffo.gov.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "NEC UC Portal(Reports)". necucportal.nic.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ Comprehensive Mobility Plan: Gangtok (PDF). Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim. 2015.
- ^ "New Nepali film dedicates song to Sikkim's iconic MG Marg". EastMojo. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
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