Sikkim
In spite of being the second smallest as well as the least populated state of India, Sikkim is a heaven for nature lovers.
Located in the Northeastern part of the country, Sikkim is surrounded by West Bengal on its south and shares international borders with Bhutan on its southeast, Nepal on its west and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China on its northeast. The beautiful mountains, the deep valleys and the biodiversity make Sikkim a favourite spot for tourists. Gangtok is the capital as well as the largest city of Sikkim and is located at the height of 5500 feet on the hills of Shivalik. The beautiful Kanchenjunga, which is the third tallest mountain of the world, can be viewed from Gangtok. The total area of Sikkim is roughly 7000 square kilometers with a total population of more than 6 lakhs. Most of the areas being hilly, summers in Sikkim are soothing as the temperature hardly crosses 28 degrees whereas the inhabitants witness that spine chilling shiver during the winters with a temperature below freezing point. Sikkim became a part of India in 1975 and since then, the political structure of the state adheres to the rest of the country. The legislative assembly comprises of 32 members properly selected through elections.
| Facts on Sikkim | |
|---|---|
| Date of Formation | May 15, 1975 |
| Area | 7,096 sq km |
| Density | 86/Km2 |
| Total Population (2011) | 610,577 |
| Males Population (2011) | 323,070 |
| Females Population (2011) | 287,507 |
| 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) | 87.75% |
| Females per 1000 males | 889 |
| Assembly constituency | 32 |
| Parliamentary constituency | 1 |
Geography
It is the second-smallest Indian state and is geographically located at 27.33° N and 88.62° E. Landlocked in the Himalayan range, the state is bordered by Tibet on its northeast, Nepal on its west, Bhutan on its southeast and West Bengal on its south.
Capital City of Sikkim
Sikkim is a Northeastern state of India and its capital is Gangtok. It is also the largest city in the state. Situated on the Shivalik hills, it is found at the height of about 5,500 feet on the southeast of the state. Gangtok, which in the local language means “hill top”, is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in the country. It is also the largest city in the state, nestled within the peaks of the Himalaya. Gangtok is also the headquarter of East Sikkim districts. Kanchenjunga, the third tallest peak in the world can be seen from the east side of the city.
