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'''Tinkitam''' is a small town in [[ | '''Tinkitam''' is a small town in [[Namchi district|Namchi]], [[India]]. The town is located 45 minutes from the district headquarters [[Namchi]]. The town is being promoted as a tourist destination. Mount [[Kanchenjanga]] is near the town. | ||
The local area contains rare species of [[orchid]]s and [[Paphiopedilum Faireanum]] and other orchids of the [[Cypripedioideae]] genus, also called "lady's slipper". Most orchids near this village are terrestrial, blooming in October and November. Nearby are the Temi Tea | The local area contains rare species of [[orchid]]s and [[Paphiopedilum Faireanum]] and other orchids of the [[Cypripedioideae]] genus, also called "lady's slipper". Most orchids near this village are terrestrial, blooming in October and November. Nearby are the [[Temi Tea Garden]]s, the only [[tea]] estate of [[Sikkim]]. Tinkitam offers a view of a dormant [[volcano]] that one can come across during the trek from [[Damthang]] to [[Tendong National Park]]. | ||
The economy of this town mainly concerns its [[cardamom]] plantations. Locals are mostly of [[Bhutia]] and [[ | The economy of this town mainly concerns its [[cardamom]] plantations. Locals are mostly of [[Bhutia]] and [[Nepali people|Nepali]] ancestry. [[Nepali language|Nepali]] is the predominant language. The town has a temperate climate. | ||
== Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
Tinkitam was the birthplace of Indian [[Association football|football]] captain [[Baichung Bhutia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-12-baichung-bhutia%E2%80%99s-father-passes-away-today-6-3/|title=isikkim.com - | Tinkitam was the birthplace of Indian [[Association football|football]] captain [[Baichung Bhutia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://isikkim.com/2012-12-baichung-bhutia%E2%80%99s-father-passes-away-today-6-3/|title=isikkim.com - Resources and Information.|website=ISikkim.com|access-date=7 January 2018}}</ref> Many members of his family continue to live in the village.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.northeasttoday.in/sports-news/bhaichung-bhutias-father-passes-away/# |title=Bhaichung Bhutia's Father Passes Away | Northeast Today |access-date=23 December 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130217235047/http://www.northeasttoday.in/sports-news/bhaichung-bhutias-father-passes-away/# |archive-date=17 February 2013 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> | ||
It is also the birthplace of the first female IAS officer from South Sikkim who is an Economic (Hons) graduate from St.Stephens (Delhi University), Tshering Yangden Bhutia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://civillist.ias.nic.in/YrCurr/QryProcessCL.asp|title=Civil List of IAS Officers|website=CivilList.IAS.nic.in|access-date=7 January 2018}}</ref> It is also the birthplace of Norbu Dadul Bhutia who was the first elected Zilla Adhyakshya of South Sikkim after the State of Sikkim enacted the Sikkim Panchayat Act in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panchayat.gov.in/documents/20126/0/Sikkim+PR+Act.pdf|title=Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1993}}</ref> | It is also the birthplace of the first female IAS officer from South Sikkim who is an Economic (Hons) graduate from St.Stephens (Delhi University), Tshering Yangden Bhutia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://civillist.ias.nic.in/YrCurr/QryProcessCL.asp|title=Civil List of IAS Officers|website=CivilList.IAS.nic.in|access-date=7 January 2018}}</ref> It is also the birthplace of Norbu Dadul Bhutia who was the first elected Zilla Adhyakshya of South Sikkim after the State of Sikkim enacted the Sikkim Panchayat Act in 1993.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.panchayat.gov.in/documents/20126/0/Sikkim+PR+Act.pdf|title=Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1993}}</ref> | ||
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Tinkitam | |
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  Tinkitam Location in Sikkim, India  Tinkitam Tinkitam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°14′0″N 88°19′32″E / 27.23333°N 88.32556°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District | Namchi |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal corporation |
| • Body | Nagar Palika |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | SK |
Tinkitam is a small town in Namchi, India. The town is located 45 minutes from the district headquarters Namchi. The town is being promoted as a tourist destination. Mount Kanchenjanga is near the town.
The local area contains rare species of orchids and Paphiopedilum Faireanum and other orchids of the Cypripedioideae genus, also called "lady's slipper". Most orchids near this village are terrestrial, blooming in October and November. Nearby are the Temi Tea Gardens, the only tea estate of Sikkim. Tinkitam offers a view of a dormant volcano that one can come across during the trek from Damthang to Tendong National Park.
The economy of this town mainly concerns its cardamom plantations. Locals are mostly of Bhutia and Nepali ancestry. Nepali is the predominant language. The town has a temperate climate.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Tinkitam was the birthplace of Indian football captain Baichung Bhutia.[1] Many members of his family continue to live in the village.[2] It is also the birthplace of the first female IAS officer from South Sikkim who is an Economic (Hons) graduate from St.Stephens (Delhi University), Tshering Yangden Bhutia.[3] It is also the birthplace of Norbu Dadul Bhutia who was the first elected Zilla Adhyakshya of South Sikkim after the State of Sikkim enacted the Sikkim Panchayat Act in 1993.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "isikkim.com - Resources and Information". ISikkim.com. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ↑ "Bhaichung Bhutia's Father Passes Away | Northeast Today". Retrieved 23 December 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Civil List of IAS Officers". CivilList.IAS.nic.in. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ↑ "Sikkim Panchayat Act, 1993" (PDF).
External links[edit | edit source]
- Tinkitam's Little Buddha; Deepak Sharma; Mumbai Mirror; pg 10; Sunday, 27 November 2005.
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