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Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Gangtok)

Coordinates: 27°19′43.68″N 88°36′44.24″E / 27.3288000°N 88.6122889°E / 27.3288000; 88.6122889
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Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Neighbourhood in Gangtok
Statue of Gandhi in Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Statue of Gandhi in Mahatma Gandhi Marg
Coordinates: 27°19′43.68″N 88°36′44.24″E / 27.3288000°N 88.6122889°E / 27.3288000; 88.6122889
CountryIndia
StateSikkim
DistrictEast Sikkim
CityGangtok
Government
 • BodyGangtok Municipal Corporation
Dimensions
 • Length0.35 km (0.22 mi)
Languages
 • OfficialSikkimese, Nepali, Hindi
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737101
Websitewww.gmcsikkim.in

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

History

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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]

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Landmarks

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Key:
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Sikkim Tourist Information Centre
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The Statue of Mahatma Gandhi
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Canara Bank - M.G. Marg Branch
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ICICI Bank - M.G. Marg Branch
5
Taste of Tibet

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mahatma Gandhi Marg, M.G.Marg | Film Facilitation Office". ffo.gov.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  2. ^ "NEC UC Portal(Reports)". necucportal.nic.in. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  3. ^ Comprehensive Mobility Plan: Gangtok (PDF). Urban Development Department, Government of Sikkim. 2015.
  4. ^ "New Nepali film dedicates song to Sikkim's iconic MG Marg". EastMojo. 24 April 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2023.