Daramdin Explained

Daramdin
Settlement Type:Village
Pushpin Map:India Sikkim#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Sikkim, India
Coordinates:27.217°N 88.171°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Sikkim
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Soreng
Unit Pref:Metric
Elevation M:1246
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Sikkimese, Nepali, Limboo, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:737 121
Registration Plate:SK
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Soreng city
Blank2 Name Sec1:Sex ratio
Blank4 Name Sec1:Vidhan Sabha constituency
Blank4 Info Sec1:Daramdin
Blank1 Name Sec2:Climate
Blank1 Info Sec2:sub tropical to alpine (Köppen)

Daramdin is a village located, near Soreng city in Soreng district, Sikkim, India. Daramdin is located, near Soreng, Dentam, Kaluk and Gyalshing. Daramdin was ruled by a feudal king Na Hang in the 1st century.[1] This place mostly comprises Limbu and Lepchas. other communities like Pradhans, Chettris and Bhujels are also there in small numbers.The name Daramdin is derived from the local Lepcha language ‘Dalom’ meaning a place of rest or a flat land.

Tourism

The main tourist attraction of Daramdin is Sri Sathya Sai Sarva Dharma Kendra Daramdin which is located in its centre. A foundation of a traditional spot, Swarga Janae Seeri (Stairway to heaven) was also laid in 1997. The construction was stopped but now it has been resumed and it is about to get completed.

Education

Kripasalyan government secondary school is situated near Daramdin Bazar.

References

  1. Book: Chumlung, Yakthung . Kirat History and Culture: All about south asian Monoglians . 2014 . Kindle . chapter 3, Mawrong Hang. B00JH8W6HQ.