Date of formation: 1975
Area: 954 square kilometers
Density of population: 295 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 84.67 % - Male: 89.22 %, Female: 79.41 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:872
Boundaries of East Sikkim District
North: North Sikkim District, Sikkim
South: West Bengal
East: South Sikkim District, Sikkim
West: Nepal
East Sikkim District Average Rainfall: 2302.12 mm
East Sikkim District Average Temperature in Summer: 25.33 deg C
East Sikkim District Average Temperature in Winter: 13.90 deg C
EAST SIKKIM DISTRICT MAP
Sub Divisions: Gangtok, Pakyong, Rongli
Assembly Constituencies: Kabi Longstock, Upper Burtuk, Tumen-Lingi, Gangtok, Shyari, Upper Tadong, Arithang, Martam-Rumtek, Shamdong-Singtam, Namcheybung, Gnathang-Machong, Namcheybung, Chujachen, Rhenock, West Pendam
Wildlife Sanctuaries: Barsey Rhododendron Wildlife Sanctuary, Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary, Kyongnosla Alpine Wildlife Sanctuary
East Sikkim District Nearby Attractions
1. Tsongmo Lake
2. Baba Mandir
3. Nathula Pass
4. Gangtok
5. Rumtek Monastery
6. Phodong Monastery
7. Aritar Lake
8. Menmecho Lake
9. Deer Park
10. Orchidarium
11. Saramsa Garden
12. Flower Exhibition
13. Tinjure Hills
East Sikkim District Facts: This district is highly sensitive due to cross-border tensions and so tourists are not allowed to all the places. Inner line permit is needed to get here. This is the most populous district in Sikkim.
Educational Institutions: Karma Shri Nalanda Institute, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Harkamaya College of Education
What is East Sikkim District Famous For: Military activities
Famous People From East Sikkim District: Kazi Lhendup Dorjee, Mahananda Poudyal, Nakul Das Rai
East Sikkim District Pin Codes
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
