Indian Village Directory

Sikkim

The capital of Sikkim is Gangtok, Its population is as per the 2011 census. The state covers an area of 7,096 sq km, Nepali, Limbu, Majhi, Majhwar, Sikkimese, Sherpa, Tamang, Thulung, Tibetan, English, Hindi etc. are the main languages of Sikkim.

List of Districts in Sikkim
District Total Population(2011) Total Village
East District 283583 123
North District 43709 55
South District 146850 148
West District 136435 125
Fact of Sikkim
Official Website www.sikkim.gov.in
Date of Formation 1975-05-15
Area 7,096 sq km
Density 86/Km2
Total Population (2011) 607688
Males Population (2011) 321661
Females Population (2011) 286027
No. of District 4
Capital Gangtok
Rivers Teesta, Cholamu, Rangeet
Forests & National Park Khangchendzonga NP, Fambong Lho WS, Kyongnosla Alpine WS, Maenam WS etc.
Languages Nepali, Limbu, Majhi, Majhwar, Sikkimese, Sherpa, Tamang, Thulung, Tibetan, English, Hindi etc.
Neighbours State West Bengal
State Animal Red Panda
State Bird Blood Pheasant
State Tree Rhododendron
State Flower Noble orchid
Net State Domestic Product (2011) 81159
Literacy Rate (2011) 0.8775
Females per 1000 males 889
Assembly constituency 32
Parliamentary constituency 1

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