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Hinduism is followed by majority of the people in the Gangtok district. Buddhism followed by a considerable minority, while Christianity is the third largest religion, 40% of its adherents live in Gangtok. Islam is the fourth-largest religion and is mainly found in migrants in urban centres, mainly
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to Tibet. It saw a tremendous boom in trade during 1950–1959 when the Chinese troops occupying Tibet were supplied through the pass. The pass and Baba Mandir are open to Indian nationals only. To enter this region a special permit is required; the
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witnessed a few skirmishes between India and China. In 1975, the Sikkim formally became part of the Indian Union as India's 22nd state. The district was under the occupation of the Nepalese for 30 years in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
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has to be obtained one day prior to departure. This permit is made through local tourist offices. Other tourist areas include the town of Gangtok, the
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East Sikkim was part of the kingdom of Sikkim for most of its history. In the 19th century, the district was under the rule of the
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the state tree are found in the wildlife sanctuaries of East sikkim. Other important wild animals include
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is assigned to administer military forces in the district. As of 2011 it is the most populous of the six
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East Sikkim is divided into three sub-divisions till June 2021. In June 2021, the two subdivisions of
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in 1947, the area was part of the kingdom of Sikkim under the protection of India. During the
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is the nearest airport from East Sikkim. The airport has daily direct flight services from
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etc. Forest Department, Government of Sikkim has also confirmed the presence of
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having control over most areas east of Gangtok and near its borders with
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National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited
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Other special attractions in the Capital City Gangtok are M G Marg,
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The district occupies an area of 560 km (220 sq mi).
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two famous wildlife sanctuaries lies in the East Sikkim district.
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Variety of plants and wildlife are found in the East Sikkim and
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Shri Viswa Vinayaka Mandir temple in Rhenock, Pakyong District
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Military-wise, the district is a very sensitive area with the
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Geographical Diversions: Tibetan Trade, Global Transactions
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East Sikkim is connected with wide road network managed by
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over the decade 2001-2011 was 14.79%. East Sikkim has a
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lies in East Sikkim from Gangtok to Tingda via Penlong.
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The two important Mountain Passes of East Sikkim are
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Changu Lake, view of Gangtok, Nathang Valley, Sikkim
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A 2567: 1661: 1565: 683:Other major rivers of east sikkim are 2046: 1943: 1806: 1618: 638:Menmecho Lake Gangtok District Sikkim 416:is an administrative district of the 1840: 1781:Official district government website 1619:Singh, Shiv Sahay (9 January 2019). 1585: 630:Tsongmo Lake Gangtok District Sikkim 1833:Places adjacent to Gangtok district 860:Religion in Gangtok district (2011) 613: 13: 1631: 745: 14: 2591: 1774: 510:View of Kanchenjunga from Gangtok 273:964 km (372 sq mi) 2073: 1907: 1891: 1882: 1874: 1857: 1791: 1638:US Directorate of Intelligence. 820:East Sikkim district along with 559:, Baba Mandir, Gnathang Valley, 164: 144: 71: 60: 53: 1756: 1742: 1728: 1710:Sikkim Administrative Divisions 1701: 1690: 1656:Barbados 286,705 July 2011 est. 1640:"Country Comparison:Population" 1433:Northeast Frontier Railway zone 1115:The district is divided into 7 801: 1612: 1559: 1542: 1453: 1269:East Sikkim has the following 608:Fambong Lho Wildlife Sanctuary 1: 1908: 1858: 1446: 792:Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary 668:and flows south east towards 1883: 1875: 1799:travel guide from Wikivoyage 1367:lies totally on East Sikkim. 1248: 1162: 1058: 952:Languages of Gangtok (2011) 848:for every 1000 males, and a 501: 7: 1549:Waddell, L. 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Index

District
Sikkim



27°19′N 88°36′E / 27.317°N 88.600°E / 27.317; 88.600
India
State
Sikkim
Headquarters
Gangtok
District magistrate
Lok Sabha constituencies
Sikkim Constituency
Vidhan Sabha constituencies
Khamdong-Singtam
Shyari
Martam-Rumtek
Upper Tadong
Arithang
Gangtok
Upper Burtuk
Time zone
UTC+05:30
IST
ISO 3166 code
IN-SK
Vehicle registration
Major Highways
NH 717A

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