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★ District of Sikkim ★

Gyalshing

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Area · — km²
Population · 1,36,435
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About the district

Gyalshing — district of Sikkim

Gyalshing is a district in Sikkim. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Gyalshing

Gateway to West Sikkim with scenic beauty, monasteries, and rich Lepcha cultural heritage.

District HQ
Gyalshing

Must-visit places in Gyalshing

hill

Kanyam

Scenic hill station offering panoramic views of the Himalayas and Kanyam valley landscape.

  • historical
    Darap Village

    Traditional Lepcha settlement showcasing indigenous culture, organic farming, and local handicrafts.

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Then & Now

Gyalshing district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
67,477
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
79,555
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
13,401
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
15,802
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 71 villages

Gyalshing district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
35,006Census 2011
Female population
32,471Census 2011
Sex ratio
928 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
13,401Census 2011
SC population
3,197Census 2011
ST population
30,466Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
79,555+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
15,802RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
37,080Census 2011
Cultivators
18,770Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,997Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
88.5%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,390 / 1,39999% complete
SBM-G toilets
1,527Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Gyalshing district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
7 of 71 villages have notable places mapped · 10%
  • Temple· 19
  • Shop· 12
  • PHC· 4
  • Monument· 4
  • Bus stop· 4
  • Restaurant· 4
  • ATM· 4
  • Hospital· 2
  • School· 2
  • Police· 2
  • Fuel· 1
  • Fast food· 1
  • Fire station· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Gyalshing district.

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All 3 mandals of Gyalshing

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71 villages · 33 GPs
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Top villages in Gyalshing

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gyalshing

How many mandals and villages are in Gyalshing district?

Gyalshing district has 3 mandals and 71 revenue villages across 33 gram panchayats in Sikkim.

Where is the headquarters of Gyalshing district?

The district headquarters of Gyalshing is —.

What is the pincode of Gyalshing district?

Gyalshing district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Gyalshing may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gyalshing fall under?

Gyalshing district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gyalshing district?

Gyalshing district had a population of 1,36,435 per the 2011 Census, across 71 villages.

When was Gyalshing district formed?

Gyalshing district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gyalshing district?

Major rivers in Gyalshing district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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