Radhu, Dentam West Sikkim

RADHU, DENTAM WEST SIKKIM .

On the foothills of Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary lies the small village Radhu in west Sikkim. It is bordered by Kalej Khola in the North and Hee Khola in the East. This Pleasant village is located approximately 130 km from Gangtok, 50 km from Jorthang and 6 km from Dentam bazar.

VILLAGE	Radhu
GPU	23/Shanku Radhu Khandu
CONSTUENCY	03Maneybong Dentam constituency
DISTRICT	West/Gyalshing
ELEVATION	Approx.1500
MARKET	Dentam
P.O	Khandu 737113
POLICE STATION	Dentam
HEALTH CENTER	Dentam
STREET	Kaluk- Dentam road
SCHOOL	Radhu Primary School and Radhu Junior High School
NEAREST HIGH SCHOOL	Hee Yangthang Sr. Sec. School.

Google Map: View of Radhu and Nearby Places

People of different ethnic and religious background lives here. In these diverse background disputes within the village is rarely noticed. This place is one of the best example of unity in diversity. The village is divided into two wards viz. upper Radhu and Lower Radhu. Each ward has a organization (Samaj) to look after the problems faced by the villagers and also to work for the development of village as a whole. The Organization(samaj) in upper Radhu was founded in the year 1994 and Kanchan Jyoti Samaj in Lower Radhu was founded in the year 1995. Though the village has a elected body viz. Panchayats to look after the village and the villagers, The organization or the Samaj Works Independently from the Govt. and the elected council of the village.

How People Earn their Living?

Most people in the village practice farming which includes both cattle farming and the agricultural farming. The main cash crop of the people out here is big cardamom followed by other crops like Ginger, maize, paddy and other green vegetables. Most of the people are daily wage labor and only the small proportion of population are engaged in other services like government and private jobs.

Natural Vegetation and the scenic beauty.

Being the Rural place diverse range of flora and fauna is found here. The major trees found here are Alnus Nepalensis, Schima, Castronopsis, Choerospondias axillaris, Juglans regia, Saurauria napaulensis etc. and is also the habitat of various wild animals, insects, birds and butterflies. As being most of the part of village, is covered by forest, it can be viewed as the hub for people who love to enjoy nature and study them. The massive Cardamom fields can help the researchers to have a intense study of the same cash crop.

While listening to the birds chippering in the early morning, Pleasant rhythmic sound of the river, Sedate moment of the wind, it feels that nature wants to depict the unseen beauty of paradise. in the summer the fast flowing river wakes up the people in the early morning and jogs the memory about the dreams and aspirations.

Festivals Celebrated in the village:

Being Festivals the integral part of human civilization it can never be separated from the peoples life. It is also a means to unite the human race and to have a peaceful life. In the mentioned village -"Radhu" all the Nepalese and tribal festivals are celebrated. Apart from these, national festivals and religious festivals are also celebrated with great happiness and enthusiasm.

NEAREST PLACES OF INTREST

Places in and around Radhu is rich in the scenic beauty which attracts more visitors towards the place. Some of the places are briefly highlighted below.

Water Garden. Located approximately 8km towards east from Dentam bazar lies a beautiful water garden on the bank of Hee Khola. It is a pleasant place where one can enjoy the nature while swimming.

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Location: Hee Water Garden

Statue of Mahatma Sirijunga. This is the Tallest Idol of Mahatma Sirijunga(36 ft.) which is located at the top of Hee Bazar. Being fortunate to receive his blessings one can have a majestic view of nearby places, district headquarter as well as some portion of Mt. Kangchenjunga. One can visit the place Chaya tal one of the beautiful lake near the statue. To know more about this place click👉 HERE

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Location: Chaya Tal

Singshore Bridge: It is the highest suspension bridge in Sikkim and second highest in Asia located approximately 5km from Dentam bazar. It is has a height of 100 mts. and length of approximately 200 mts. It connects the two beautiful village Dentam and Uttaray. The view from the bridge is amazing and you will not regret for visiting it. To know more about this place click👉 HERE

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location: Singshore bridge

Barsey Rhododendron sanctuary : Spread over the 104 km square in the singalila range, it borders Nepal to the west and West Bengal to the south. The rhododendrons blooms in the entire hills making it not less that paradise of your dream. To know more about this place click 👉 HERE