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★ District of Sikkim ★

Gangtok

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Area · — km²
Population · 2,83,583
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Gangtok — district of Sikkim

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

District at a glance

About Gangtok

Gateway to Sikkim with monasteries, Kanchenjunga views, and vibrant Tibetan Buddhist culture.

District HQ
Gangtok

Must-visit places in Gangtok

temple

Enchey Monastery

Ancient Buddhist monastery founded in the 19th century with murals and sacred relics.

  • lake
    Tsomgo Lake

    High-altitude glacial lake offering breathtaking views of surrounding snow-capped peaks.

  • temple
    Rumtek Monastery

    Major Buddhist monastery featuring golden roofs and serving as headquarters of Kagyu lineage.

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Then & Now

Gangtok district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
82,592
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
97,376
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
16,229
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
19,134
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 · 82 villages

Gangtok 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
46,579Census 2011
Female population
36,013Census 2011
Sex ratio
773 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
16,229Census 2011
SC population
4,459Census 2011
ST population
26,824Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
97,376+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
19,134RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
47,066Census 2011
Cultivators
11,119Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,975Census 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 Gangtok district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

50 places mapped
Coverage
4 of 82 villages have notable places mapped · 5%
  • Temple· 15
  • Shop· 13
  • PHC· 4
  • ATM· 4
  • High school· 3
  • Fast food· 3
  • Bus stop· 2
  • Fuel· 2
  • School· 1
  • Police· 1
  • Restaurant· 1
  • Monument· 1

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

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All 2 mandals of Gangtok

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82 villages · 25 GPs
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Top villages in Gangtok

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Gangtok

How many mandals and villages are in Gangtok district?

Gangtok district has 2 mandals and 82 revenue villages across 25 gram panchayats in Sikkim.

Where is the headquarters of Gangtok district?

The district headquarters of Gangtok is —.

What is the pincode of Gangtok district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Gangtok fall under?

Gangtok district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Gangtok district?

Gangtok district had a population of 2,83,583 per the 2011 Census, across 82 villages.

When was Gangtok district formed?

Gangtok district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Gangtok district?

Major rivers in Gangtok district: —.

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

By straight-line distance

Districts near Gangtok

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