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Sikkim is the least populous and second-smallest among the Indian states. Situated in the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third-highest on Earth. [10] Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok.
Gangtok. Gangtok (Nepali: [gantok] gāntok, Sikkimese: [ɡaŋt̪ʰòk]) is the capital and the most populous city of the Indian state of Sikkim. The seat of eponymous district, Gangtok is in the eastern Himalayan range, at an elevation of 1,650 m (5,410 ft). The city's population of 100,000 consists of the three Sikkimese ethnicities: the ...
6 districts. Populations. Mangan – 43,354 (lowest); Gangtok – 281,293 (highest) Areas. Soreng – 293 km 2 (113 sq mi) (smallest); Mangan – 4,226 km 2 (1,632 sq mi) (largest) Government. Government of Sikkim. There are 6 districts in Sikkim, an Indian state, each overseen by a Central Government appointee, the district collector, who is ...
S. Cities and towns in Namchi district (14 P) Categories: Cities and towns in India by state or union territory. Geography of Sikkim.
Siliguri (/ sɪˈliˌɡʊri / Bengali: [ˈʃiliɡuɽi] ⓘ), also known as Shiliguri, [ 12 ][ 13 ] is a major tier-II city in West Bengal. It forms "Twin Cities" with the neighbouring district capital of Jalpaiguri. The city spans areas of the Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Outline of Sikkim. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Sikkim: Sikkim – landlocked state of India, the last to give up its monarchy and fully integrate into India, in 1975. With 607,688 inhabitants as of the 2011 census, Sikkim is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after Goa in ...
Namchi is located at It has an average elevation of 1,315 metres (4,314 ft). Namchi is situated at an altitude of 1,675 m (5500 feet) above sea level.It is situated at a distance of 78 kilometres (48 mi) from the state capital Gangtok and 100 kilometres (62 mi) from the town of Siliguri, [3] the nearest railhead and airport.
Singtam. Singtam is a town which lies mostly in Gangtok District and partly in Pakyong District in the Indian state of Sikkim about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from the state capital Gangtok. The town lies on the banking of the rivers Teesta and Ranikhola, which join together just below the town. NH10 and NH510 meet in Singtam.