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Find out about different means of transport and communication used by people in the Sikkim

Answer 1

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Airway

Sikkim did not have any operational airport for a long time because of its rough terrain. However, in October 2018, Pakyong Airport, It has been constructed by the Airports Authority of India on 200 acres of land. At an altitude of 4,700 feet (1,400 m) above sea level, it is one of the five highest airports in India.[94][95] The airport is capable of operating ATR aircraft.

Roads

National Highway 10 (NH 10; formerly NH 31A) links Siliguri to Gangtok. Sikkim Nationalised Transport runs bus and truck services. Privately run bus, tourist taxi, and jeep services operate throughout Sikkim and also connect it to Siliguri

Rail

Sikkim lacks significant railway infrastructure. The closest major railway stations are Siliguri Junction and New Jalpaiguri in neighbouring West Bengal.[99] However, the New Sikkim Railway Project has been launched to connect the town of Rangpo in Sikkim with Sevoke on the West Bengal border.

Sikkim's roads are maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an offshoot of the Indian Army.

The official languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and Lepcha.[2] Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the state.[3] English is taught in schools and used in government documents

Answer 2

Road, rail and air ways are the different method of respiration in sikkim.

Explanation:

• In Sikkim transportation can be seen in the form of airways, roadways, and railways.

• Earlier Sikkim did not have any airport station due to its rough terrain but due to development in infrastructure.

• Daily chopper services have been provided to connect Gangtok to Bagdogra.

• The roadways like the NH-10 have buses and truck services. Along with the private services of taxis and jeeps are also provided. These roads are also connected to various passes.

• The railway is also an important part of the transport networks that support economic development and for national security purposes.

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