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Sikkim (ସିକ୍କିମ)

About Sikkim

Administrative Divisions

Sikkim are divided into 4 districts for administrative purposes. Heres a closer look at each:

List of Districts of Sikkim

# District Area (km²) Population (2011) Density (km²)
1 East District 954 283583 297
2 North District 4226 43709 10
3 South District 750 146850 196
4 West District 1166 136435 117
  • Largest district by area: North District with 4226 km²
  • Largest district by population: East District with 283583 people
  • Smallest district by area: South District with 750 km²
  • Smallest district by population: North District with 43709 people

Geographic and Demographic Overview

  • Total Area: 7096km²
  • Total Population (2011): 610577
  • High Court: Sikkim High Court

Population Distribution

The population is distributed between urban and rural areas as follows:

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 456999 153578 610577
Male Population 242797 80273 323070
Female Population 214202 73305 287507

Household Distribution

The distribution of households in the Sikkim is:

Rural Households Urban Households Total Households
93288 35718 129006

Sacred Places

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Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok, Sikkim
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Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok, Sikkim

The Thakurbari Temple, Gangtok, Sikkim is a prominent Temple dedicated to Sikkim located in Gangtok Forest Block, East

East District Hindu • Temple
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Hanuman Tok, Gangtok
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Hanuman Tok, Gangtok

The Hanuman Tok, Gangtok is a prominent Temple dedicated to Sikkim located in Gangtok Forest Block, East District, Sikk

East District Hindu • Temple
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Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship
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Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship

The Kirateshwar Mahadev Temple, Legship is a prominent Temple dedicated to Sikkim located in Legship Forest Block, West

West District Hindu • Temple
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Question and Answer

Q: What is the capital of the Sikkim?

A: The capital of the Sikkim is Gangtok.

Q: When were the Sikkim established as a Union Territory or State?

A: The Sikkim were established as a Union Territory or State on 16-May-1975.

Q: How many districts are there in the Sikkim?

A: There are 4 districts in the Sikkim .

Q: What is the largest district by area in the Sikkim?

A: The largest district by area in the Sikkim is North District, with an area of 4226 km².

Q: Which district in the Sikkim has the largest population?

A: The district with the largest population in the Sikkim is East District, with a population of 283583 people.

Q: What is the total area of the Sikkim?

A: The total area of the Sikkim is 7096 km².

Q: What is the total population of the Sikkim according to the 2011 census?

A: According to the 2011 census, the total population of the Sikkim is 610577.

Q: Which high court has jurisdiction over the Sikkim?

A: The Sikkim High Court has jurisdiction over the Sikkim.

Q: How is the population distributed between urban and rural areas in the Sikkim?

A: The population distribution in the Sikkim is as follows:

  • Rural Population: 456999
  • Urban Population: 153578

Q: How many households are there in the Sikkim?

A: There are 129006 households in the Sikkim.

Q: What are the population ranges of villages in the Sikkim?

A: The population ranges of villages in the Sikkim are:

  • Less than 100: 48
  • 100-499: 81
  • 500-999: 148
  • 1000-1999: 125
  • 2000-2999: 30
  • 3000-3999: 9
  • 4000-4999: 1
  • 5000 And Above: 4

Q: How is the male and female population distributed in the Sikkim?

A: The population distribution by gender in the Sikkim is as follows:

  • Male Population: 323070
  • Female Population: 287507

Q: What is the smallest district by area in the Sikkim?

A: The smallest district by area in the Sikkim is South District, with an area of 750 km².

Q: Which district in the Sikkim has the smallest population?

A: The district with the smallest population in the Sikkim is North District, with a population of 43709 people.

Q: What are Union Territories or States in the Northeastern Region of India?

A: Union Territories or States in the Northeastern Region of India include:

Villages in Sikkim by Population Range

Total Population Villages in Sub District Of Sikkim
Less than 100 48
100-499 81
500-999 148
1000-1999 125
2000-2999 30
3000-3999 9
4000-4999 1
5000 And Above 4

State Overview

State/UT : Sikkim
(ସିକ୍କିମ)
Capital : Gangtok
Established : 16-May-1975
Total Area : 7096 km²
Total Population (2011) : 610577
High Court : Sikkim High Court
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