| What are the two maximum rainfall areas in Sikkim? | two maximum rainfall areas (i) South-East region and (ii) South-West region | with intensity of rain from drizzling showers in lower altitude to torrential rains in higher altitude. There are two maximum rainfall areas (i) South-East region and (ii) South-West region. There is an area in the North-West region which gets very little rainfall. | 114 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | There are two maximum rainfall areas (i) South-East region and (ii) South-West region. | 10 | page=10,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is the origin of the name Kanchenjunga? | derived from four words of Tibetan origin extracted Kang-chen-dzo-nga or Yang-chhen-dzö-nga | The mountain is part of the Great Himalaya Range. The name Kanchenjunga is derived from four words of Tibetan origin extracted Kang-chen-dzo-nga or Yang-chhen-dzö-nga. The mountain holds an important place in the mythology and religious ritual of the local inhabitants. | 75 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | The name Kanchenjunga is derived from four words of Tibetan origin extracted Kang-chen-dzo-nga or Yang-chhen-dzö-nga. | 39 | page=39,block=2 | 0.850 | valid |
| What does the explanatory note in the publication clarify? | explaining the concept and abbreviation adopted for village and Town Directory | An explanatory note explaining the concept and abbreviation adopted for village and Town Directory is also furnished before village (Revenue Block) and town directory for the convenience of the readers. A demographic and administrative map of Sikkim is also included in this volume. We feel our effort suitably rewarded if this book satisfies the expectations of our readers as the lone and good source of information in respect of all the four districts of Sikkim. The data that you go through in this publication is due to the hard effort of Census enumeration staff at various levels, compiled under the able guidance of Shri C. Chandramouli, Registrar General and Census Commission, India. The task of compilation, editing and drafting of this volume by various officers and staff of this Directorate have been acknowledged separately. I express my sincere gratitude to them. | 20 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | An explanatory note explaining the concept and abbreviation adopted for village and Town Directory is also furnished before village (Revenue Block) and town directory for the convenience of the readers. |
| What is Mount Khanchendzonga considered to be in Sikkim? | the Guardian Deity of Sikkim | Carp farms are at Gangtok, Rangpo, Rorathang, Kabi, Hee-Gyathang. Trout farms are located at Memenchu, Lachung, Lachen and Yoksum. Masheer locally known as Sahar farms are located at Sirwani and Baguwa farms. Fish production stands in Sikkim at 140 tones and its fish seed production stands at 2.5 million. Tourism Sikkim is an ever enchanting state with its elegant natural beauty of snowing mountains, luxuriant forests with exotic flora and fauna, pristine waterfalls, sacred lakes, holy caves, medicinal hot springs and gentle streams, one of the bio-diversity hotspots in the Eastern Himalayas. The weather fluctuates with altitude and varies from tropical in the low valley to polar-like surroundings snow and ice in the elevated areas. It boasts of the third highest mountain in the world Mt Khanchendzonga which is also revered as the Guardian Deity of Sikkim. | 839 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | It boasts of the third highest mountain in the world Mt Khanchendzonga which is also revered as the Guardian Deity of Sikkim. | 17 | page=17,block=0 |
| What is the basis of the traditional economy for highlanders in Sikkim? | a traditional pastoral economy handed over from generation to generation | the highlanders have a traditional pastoral economy handed over from generation to generation with their typical kind of livestock such as yaks, sheep, mountain goats, pigs and poultry. Livestock sector in Sikkim is highly livelihood intensive. Agriculture along with livestock is the single largest employer in the state. Over 80 per cent of the farmers in the state own livestock and earn supplementary incomes from them. The livestock in Sikkim available in the high altitude areas such as yaks, sheep and local goats known as "Chengra" predominate. Whereas in the middle hill and low lying areas the important breeds are Siri cows, Jersey and HF crossbreed goats, poultry and pigs are reared. In Sikkim the first official livestock census was conducted in 1977. The species of livestock usually enumerated are cattle, buffalo, yak, sheep, pig, dog, mules, rabbit and fowl. | 21 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | the highlanders have a traditional pastoral economy handed over from generation to generation with their typical kind of livestock such as yaks, sheep, mountain goats, pigs and poultry. |
| What kind of rainfall is produced by the Himalayas in Sikkim? | orographic rainfall and snow fall | Climate The climate of Sikkim is extremely varied largely due to variation in altitude. It has the Himalayan or high mountain type of climate. Altitude is the most important factor controlling the climate and weather condition here. Relief features such as high mountains act as the barriers for the movements of monsoon winds. Low temperature, high rainfall on windward slopes, comparatively dry on the leeward side and heavy precipitation in the form of snow at the mountain top are the main features of the climate here. Due to great variation in sharp edged mountains throughout the state, there is large variation in rainfall and temperature. The Himalayas act as barrier to monsoon winds forcing them to ascend thereby causing orographic rainfall and snow fall. | 733 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | The Himalayas act as barrier to monsoon winds forcing them to ascend thereby causing orographic rainfall and snow fall. | 9 | page=9,block=2 | 0.700 | valid |
| What long-standing institution has been present in Lachen and Lachung for over 350 years? | the "Dzumsas” the headman is called Pipon | However the traditional Institutions called the "Dzumsas” the headman is called Pipon may have practiced in the two villages of Lachen and Lachung in the North District of the State shall continue to exist in accordance with the traditional and customary laws of the Dzumsas for more than 350 years from now. Sikkim to become a full-fledged 22nd state of the India Union in 1975, the Sikkim Panchayat Act 1993 was enacted following the 73rd Amendment of the Constitution and the first election in accordance to this Act was conducted in 1997. | 44 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | However the traditional Institutions called the "Dzumsas” the headman is called Pipon may have practiced in the two villages of Lachen and Lachung in the North District of the State shall continue to exist in accordance with the traditional and customary laws of the Dzumsas for more than 350 years from now. | 35 | page=35,block=23 | 0.700 | valid |
| What name did the Tibetans give to Sikkim, and what was its meaning? | „Renjong‟ or Den Zong or “the valley of rice” | Brief History of the State and District History of Sikkim reflects in the past of the territory of Sikkim was inhabited by three tribes namely; Naong, Mon and Chang resided within the territory of Sikkim. But these tribes could not retain their dominance over Sikkim for long time. The Lepchas replaced the aforesaid tribes soon after they entered the territory of Sikkim from somewhere on the borders of Tibet and Burma. The Lepchas settlement combats with the aboriginal inhabitants of Sikkim and called it „Nye-mae-el‟ or heaven. The Tibetans (the Bhutias as they came to be known) came much later period of time from Tibet and named it „Renjong‟ or Den Zong or “the valley of rice”. According to the Limbu accounts the name “Sikkim” they claim, is a corruption of the Limbu word „Sukhim/Suhim‟ meaning „new house‟ by L.A. | 640 | definition | 1.000 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | The Tibetans (the Bhutias as they came to be known) came much later period of time from Tibet and named it „Renjong‟ or Den Zong or “the valley of rice”. | 31 |
| What is Cultivable land? | not available in this climatic type | Precipitation is mainly through snowfall. Cultivable land is not available in this climatic type. Vegetation is mainly herbs or medicinal herbs. | 61 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | Cultivable land is not available in this climatic type. | 10 | page=10,block=0 | 0.850 | valid |
| What is Population Enumeration? | carried out during February-March, 2011 | The field work of the second phase i.e. Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. One of the essential features of Population Enumeration in the second phase was that each person was enumerated and her/his individual particulars were collected at a well-defined point of time. | 67 | definition | 0.980 | https://censusindia.gov.in/nada/index.php/catalog/13991/download/17114/DH_2011_1100_PART_B_DCHB_SIKKIM.pdf | Population Enumeration was carried out during February-March, 2011. | 51 | page=51,block=8 | 0.850 | valid |