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The South District (now Namchi district) has a Administrative District, as its beginning, only from 1963. Before that it was a part of West Zone (region) as Sikkim State was divided in two administrative zone – East zone and West zone. Every zone was under the control of Revenue Officer appointed by Chogyal(the then king) of Sikkim and the administration of justice was in the hand of Tribal Authority like Zonepal at the district, Zone level, Yaplas Feudal Landlord, Pipon(head men), Mandal head etc. The revenue of the land used to be collected and augmented by the Yaplas to deposit in states khazana which was most of the time in terms of food grain and some agriculture-based articles. |
The South District (now Namchi district) has a Administrative District, as its beginning, only from 1963. Before that it was a part of West Zone (region) as Sikkim State was divided in two administrative zone – East zone and West zone. Every zone was under the control of Revenue Officer appointed by Chogyal(the then king) of Sikkim and the administration of justice was in the hand of Tribal Authority like Zonepal at the district, Zone level, Yaplas Feudal Landlord, Pipon(head men), Mandal head etc. The revenue of the land used to be collected and augmented by the Yaplas to deposit in states khazana which was most of the time in terms of food grain and some agriculture-based articles. |
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The concept of district, first time appeared only in the year 1963 when East zone was bifurcated from the East and North District and the West zone was in West District and the South District. Hence the South District came into existence as a modern administrative district only in 1963 by an order of the king on 1st April 1963 and Mr. R.B. Mukhia was appointed as first District Officer of the south District. The District Officer was given all administrative power on behalf of the king though the authority of Zonepal and Yaplas was still prevailing. In 1973 the term District Collector was used first time for the District Officer. Mr. P.K. Pradhan is believed to be first District Collector of South District. After the merger of Sikkim in India the District Collector was designated as District Magistrate and the District Collector was conferred with the powers provided in criminal procedures of 1898. Mr. Mingma Tshering was the first Collector and District Magistrate of the South District.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dadhul |first1=D. |title=Sikkim Darbar Gazettee |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s38757150decbd89b0f5442ca3db4d0e0e/uploads/2018/12/2018120111.pdf |publisher=Part 3, Home Department, Notification No. 3/ H. Gangtok, the 1st April, 1963 |access-date=19 |
The concept of district, first time appeared only in the year 1963 when East zone was bifurcated from the East and North District and the West zone was in West District and the South District. Hence the South District came into existence as a modern administrative district only in 1963 by an order of the king on 1st April 1963 and Mr. R.B. Mukhia was appointed as first District Officer of the south District. The District Officer was given all administrative power on behalf of the king though the authority of Zonepal and Yaplas was still prevailing. In 1973 the term District Collector was used first time for the District Officer. Mr. P.K. Pradhan is believed to be first District Collector of South District. After the merger of Sikkim in India the District Collector was designated as District Magistrate and the District Collector was conferred with the powers provided in criminal procedures of 1898. Mr. Mingma Tshering was the first Collector and District Magistrate of the South District.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dadhul |first1=D. |title=Sikkim Darbar Gazettee |url=https://cdn.s3waas.gov.in/s38757150decbd89b0f5442ca3db4d0e0e/uploads/2018/12/2018120111.pdf |publisher=Part 3, Home Department, Notification No. 3/ H. Gangtok, the 1st April, 1963 |access-date=19 2025 |ref=VOL XII}}</ref> |
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Recent changes in the administrative setup: The Sikkim (re-Organization of District) Act, 2021, enforced from 21st December 2021, added two new districts- Soreng and Pakyong, by carving out West and East districts, to further strengthen the governance and administration. This step was addressed due to the growing population over the years which made the previous administrative set up challenging to deliver smooth functioning of the administration, specifically the public services sectors such as emergency response, disaster management, law and order, doorstep governance and the like<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ravidas |first1=Rajeev |title=Sikkim forms Soreng and Pakyong districts, total number rises to six |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/sikkim-creates-two-more-districts-soreng-and-pakyong/cid/1844456 |access-date=15 |
Recent changes in the administrative setup: The Sikkim (re-Organization of District) Act, 2021, enforced from 21st December 2021, added two new districts- Soreng and Pakyong, by carving out West and East districts, to further strengthen the governance and administration. This step was addressed due to the growing population over the years which made the previous administrative set up challenging to deliver smooth functioning of the administration, specifically the public services sectors such as emergency response, disaster management, law and order, doorstep governance and the like<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ravidas |first1=Rajeev |title=Sikkim forms Soreng and Pakyong districts, total number rises to six |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/states/sikkim-creates-two-more-districts-soreng-and-pakyong/cid/1844456 |access-date=152025 |agency=The Telegraph Online}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Rai, IAS |first1=Sarala |title=Sikkim Government Gazette |url=http://sikkimlrdm.gov.in/Notifications/District%20Reorganisation%20Notification.pdf |website=Sikkimlrdm.gov.in}}</ref>. |
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== Tibetan community == |
== Tibetan community == |
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A Tibetan community is located 1 km away from the Ravangla Market. It consists of seven camps, with 328.5 acres of total land and 1,300 people. The Tibetan settlement has one primary Tibetan medium school, two monasteries, administrative offices, and a primary health care clinic. [[Ralang Monastery]], a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monastery of the [[Kagyu]] school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] is located 6 km from Ravangla. The old monastery is also a few kilometers from Borong. There are many small hamlets where these communities live. Tourism is a major source of income for these communities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/|access-date=2021-07-20|website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> |
A Tibetan community is located 1 km away from the Ravangla Market. It consists of seven camps, with 328.5 acres of total land and 1,300 people. The Tibetan settlement has one primary Tibetan medium school, two monasteries, administrative offices, and a primary health care clinic. [[Ralang Monastery]], a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] monastery of the [[Kagyu]] school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]] is located 6 km from Ravangla. The old monastery is also a few kilometers from Borong. There are many small hamlets where these communities live. Tourism is a major source of income for these communities.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India|url=https://censusindia.gov.in/|access-date=2021-07-20|website=censusindia.gov.in}}</ref> |
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Town in Sikkim, India
Town in Sikkim, India
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Ravangla Rabong |
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Ravangla, Namchi District, 737139 |
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 Location in Sikkim, India 
Ravangla (India) |
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| Coordinates: 27°17′33″N 88°21′34″E / 27.29250°N 88.35944°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Sikkim |
| District | Namchi |
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 • Total |
47,191 |
|  • Official | Sikkimese, Nepali, Tibetan, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | SK |
Rabong or Ravangla is a small town with an elevation of 8000 feet located, near Namchi City in the Namchi district of the Indian state of Sikkim. It is connected by state highway to other major towns in the state and lies between Namchi, Pelling and Gangtok. It is the starting point for the trek to Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary. It is approximately 65 km from the state capital, Gangtok, and 120 km from Siliguri, West Bengal. The name is derived from the Sikkimese language. ‘Ra’ means wild sheep, ‘vong’ translates to a rearing place, and ‘la’ means a pass.
Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Pandim, Mt. Siniolchu, Mt. Kabru are some of the major peaks visible from Ravangla.
Upper parts of Ravangla sometimes experience snowfall during winter. During the months of April–May, the area is surrounded by many flowers including orchids and rhododendrons.
Ravangla attracts many Himalayan birds. Verditer flycatchers, blue-fronted redstarts, grey bush chats, dark-throated thrush, blue whistling-thrush, green-backed tits, and white-browed fantails are common.The forests around Ravangla have other birds like laughing thrushes, babblers, cuckoos, and hill partridges. The rare satyr tragopan can also be spotted in Ravangla.
Administrative History
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The South District (now Namchi district) has a Administrative District, as its beginning, only from 1963. Before that it was a part of West Zone (region) as Sikkim State was divided in two administrative zone – East zone and West zone. Every zone was under the control of Revenue Officer appointed by Chogyal(the then king) of Sikkim and the administration of justice was in the hand of Tribal Authority like Zonepal at the district, Zone level, Yaplas Feudal Landlord, Pipon(head men), Mandal head etc. The revenue of the land used to be collected and augmented by the Yaplas to deposit in states khazana which was most of the time in terms of food grain and some agriculture-based articles.
The concept of district, first time appeared only in the year 1963 when East zone was bifurcated from the East and North District and the West zone was in West District and the South District. Hence the South District came into existence as a modern administrative district only in 1963 by an order of the king on 1st April 1963 and Mr. R.B. Mukhia was appointed as first District Officer of the south District. The District Officer was given all administrative power on behalf of the king though the authority of Zonepal and Yaplas was still prevailing. In 1973 the term District Collector was used first time for the District Officer. Mr. P.K. Pradhan is believed to be first District Collector of South District. After the merger of Sikkim in India the District Collector was designated as District Magistrate and the District Collector was conferred with the powers provided in criminal procedures of 1898. Mr. Mingma Tshering was the first Collector and District Magistrate of the South District.[2]
Recent changes in the administrative setup: The Sikkim (re-Organization of District) Act, 2021, enforced from 21st December 2021, added two new districts- Soreng and Pakyong, by carving out West and East districts, to further strengthen the governance and administration. This step was addressed due to the growing population over the years which made the previous administrative set up challenging to deliver smooth functioning of the administration, specifically the public services sectors such as emergency response, disaster management, law and order, doorstep governance and the like[3][4].
A Tibetan community is located 1 km away from the Ravangla Market. It consists of seven camps, with 328.5 acres of total land and 1,300 people. The Tibetan settlement has one primary Tibetan medium school, two monasteries, administrative offices, and a primary health care clinic. Ralang Monastery, a Buddhist monastery of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism is located 6 km from Ravangla. The old monastery is also a few kilometers from Borong. There are many small hamlets where these communities live. Tourism is a major source of income for these communities.[5]
NIT Sikkim has a temporary campus in the town.
- ^ “ravangla City Census”. censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ Dadhul, D. “Sikkim Darbar Gazettee” (PDF). Part 3, Home Department, Notification No. 3/ H. Gangtok, the 1st April, 1963. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ^ Ravidas, Rajeev. “Sikkim forms Soreng and Pakyong districts, total number rises to six”. The Telegraph Online. Retrieved 15 December 2025.
- ^ Rai, IAS, Sarala. “Sikkim Government Gazette” (PDF). Sikkimlrdm.gov.in.
- ^ “Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India”. censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 20 July 2021.
