Sikkim is an Indian State located in the Northeastern region of India. Sikkim state is established on 16-May-1975 and the capital of Sikkim is Gangtok. Sikkim is a small and breathtakingly beautiful state in northeastern India, nestled in the Himalayan mountains. It's known for its stunning landscapes, like the snow-capped Kanchenjunga, the third-highest peak in the world. Sikkim is also famous for its warm and welcoming people and vibrant Buddhist culture. The major cities of Sikkim include Gangtok, Namchi, Geyzing, Mangan, Jorethang etc., while the largest city in the state is Gangtok.
Total area of Sikkim is 7,096 km² including 7,057.75 km² rural area and 38.25 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Sikkim has a population of 6,10,577 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,53,578 while rural population is 4,56,999. There are about 1,29,006 houses in the state, including 35,718 urban houses and 93,288 rural houses.
Nepali, Bhutia, Gurung, Lepcha, Limbu, Manggar, Newari, Sherpa, Sunwar, Tamang are the main languages of Sikkim. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard - the ISO code of Sikkim is IN-SK. Sikkim state is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. North District is the largest district of Sikkim covering area of 4226 km² while South District is the smallest district of Sikkim covering area of 750 km². East District is the most populous whereas North District is the least populous district in Sikkim state.
As per 2011 stats, there are 4 districts in Sikkim. Here is the list of all Sikkim districts along with area & population information.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East District | 954 | 2,83,583 | 297 |
| 2 | North District | 4,226 | 43,709 | 10 |
| 3 | South District | 750 | 1,46,850 | 196 |
| 4 | West District | 1,166 | 1,36,435 | 117 |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,56,999 | 1,53,578 | 6,10,577 |
| Male Population | 2,42,797 | 80,273 | 3,23,070 |
| Female Population | 2,14,202 | 73,305 | 2,87,507 |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.