Area: 4226 square kilometers
Density of population: 10 people per square kilometer
Literacy Rate: 77.39 % - Male: 83.03 %, Female: 69.92 %
Male Female Ratio: 1000:769
Boundaries of North Sikkim District
North: China
South: East Sikkim District, West Sikkim District, South Sikkim District, Sikkim
East: Bhutan
West: Nepal
North Sikkim District Average Rainfall: 2085.48 mm
North Sikkim District Average Temperature in Summer: 17.30 deg C
North Sikkim District Average Temperature in Winter: 4.54 deg C
NORTH SIKKIM DISTRICT MAP
Major Rivers: Tista, Lachung Chhu, Chakung ChhUmram Chhu, Yumthang Chhu
Sub Divisions: Chungthang, Mangan
Assembly Constituencies: Lachen, Mangan, Djongu, Kabi Lungchuk
North Sikkim District Nearby Attractions
1. Kabi Longstok
2. Ruins of Tumlong Palace
3. Phodong Monastery
4. Phodong
5. Labrang Monastery
6. Singhik View Point
7. Chungthang
8. Yumthang Valley and Hot Spring
9. Khangchendzonga National Park
10. Shingba Wildlife Sanctuary
North Sikkim District Facts: Tourists are permitted only up to Magan and to go after that special permission is required. There are totally 20 gram panchayat units here. This is the largest district in Sikkim and seventh least populous district in India. Mangan is called Cardamom Capital of India. It is one of the most backward districts of India that is receiving grants from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Program.
Major Agricultural Products: Cardamum, paddy, apple, corn, potato, cabbage
Educational Institutions: Damber Singh Degree College, Government College at Rhenock, Sikkim Government Law College, Himalayan Pharmacy Institute, Namchi Degree College, Pakim Paletine College
What is North Sikkim District Famous For: Buddhist monasteries namely Phensong and Phodong and Red Panda
North Sikkim District Pin Codes
Last Updated : Friday Jun 15 , 2012
