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- Gangtok
- CM: Prem Singh Tamang
- SKM
- 6 districts
Latest state brief
From 15 November 2026
State Overview
Statewide developments today include sports championships hosted in Gangtok, judicial outcomes in Soreng, and continued monitoring of regional transport routes. Authorities and reports also noted seismic activity affecting areas including Gangtok.
Key Issues Across Sikkim
- Reported
Tremors from a seismic event were felt in areas including Gangtok, with no damage reported.
- Confirmed
A stepfather was sentenced to 30 years in prison in a Soreng POCSO case involving a nine-year-old girl.
- Official statement
Night traffic restrictions and alternative routes have been announced on National Highway 10 for a month.
Positive Developments
Gangtok is hosting the 49th Junior National Badminton Championship for the first time, featuring an all-women chair umpiring panel.
Citizen Action
Monitor official district disaster management and traffic advisory portals for updates on weather conditions, seismic safety, and highway restrictions before planning travel.
Sources
- Weak mag. 2.8 earthquake - 80 km northeast of Khadbari, Koshi, Nepal, on Saturday, Nov 14, 2026, at 01:36 pm (GMT +5:45)Volcano Discovery (opens in a new tab)
- Stepfather Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Soreng POCSO Case Involving Nine-Year-Old GirlSikkim News (opens in a new tab)
- Soreng, Sikkim: India’s first notified Organic Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY; Union minister launched standard operating procedure for Organic Certification of Fisheries in the Northeastern regionwww.pib.gov.in (opens in a new tab)
Districts of Sikkim6
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District data
Population
Largest first
| District | Chart | people |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | 283 K | |
| Namchi | 146 K | |
| Gyalshing | 136 K | |
| Pakyong | 90 K | |
| Soreng | 75 K | |
| Mangan | 43 K |
Literacy rate
Percentage of people who can read and write
| District | Chart | percent |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | 82% | |
| Namchi | 82% | |
| Gyalshing | 81% | |
| Pakyong | 81% | |
| Soreng | 78% | |
| Mangan | 72% |
Sex ratio
Females per 1,000 males · the line marks parity
| District | Chart | females per 1,000 males |
|---|---|---|
| Gyalshing | 955 | |
| Namchi | 940 | |
| Soreng | 940 | |
| Pakyong | 891 | |
| Gangtok | 889 | |
| Mangan | 712 |