| Name: |
Sikkim |
| Date of Formation: |
26th April 1975 |
| Capital City: |
Gangtok |
| Area Covered: |
7,096 Sq. Km |
| Number of Districts: |
4 |
| Major Religions: |
Hinduism, Buddhism and Vajrayana |
| Language Spoken: |
11 official languages Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu,Newari, Rai Suwr, English etc. |
| Climate: |
Summers (March- June)
Monsoon (June- September)
Winters (October- February)
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| Population: |
540,493 |
| Best time to Visit: |
March to June, September to December |
| Tourist Attractions: |
Gangtok City, Rurntek Monastery, Tsomgo Lake, Khechepalri Lake, Pemyangtse Monastery |
| Major Festivals: |
Saga Dawa, Lhabab Dhuechen, Drukpa Tsheshi, Phang Lhabsol, Losoong, Losar: |
| Literacy Rate: |
69.68% |
| Male Population: |
288,217 |
| Female Population: |
252,276 |
| Sex Ratio: |
875 |
