northeast India
Sikkim
Sikkim is an important part of northeast India, known for its people, institutions, economy, culture, and regional identity. This profile is designed for simple civic understanding and UPSC-style revision.
Capital
Gangtok
Population
0.07 Cr
Area
7,096 km²
Literacy
81.4%
Districts
6
GSDP
₹0.42 lakh Cr
Quick facts
- Capital
- Gangtok
- Largest city
- Gangtok
- Region
- northeast
- Population
- 0.07 Cr
- Languages
- English, Nepali, Sikkimese, Lepcha
Economy snapshot
- GSDP
- ₹0.42 lakh Cr
- Growth
- 7%
- Per capita income
- ₹6,00,000
- Industries
- Tourism, Horticulture, Hydropower