South Sikkim district facts for kids
South Sikkim is a special area, also called a district, in the Indian state of Sikkim. Its main town and capital is Namchi.
Exploring South Sikkim's Geography
South Sikkim is located in the mountains, at heights between 400 and 2000 meters above sea level. This means it has a mild and pleasant climate for most of the year. The main towns and cities in South Sikkim are Namchi, Ravangla, Jorethang, and Melli. These are important places where many people live and work.
People and Population in South Sikkim
Let's learn about the people who live in South Sikkim. According to a count done in 2011, about 146,742 people lived there. This number is similar to the total population of a country called Saint Lucia. This makes South Sikkim the 600th most populated district out of 640 districts in India. The district has about 196 people living in every square kilometer. Between 2001 and 2011, the number of people living in South Sikkim grew by about 11.57%. This shows how the population has changed over time. For every 1000 males, there are about 914 females in South Sikkim. Also, about 82.06% of the people can read and write, which is called the literacy rate.
Who Lives in South Sikkim?
South Sikkim is one of the less crowded areas in the state of Sikkim. Most of the people living here are from Nepali families. Other groups of people include the Lepcha and Bhutia communities. The most common language spoken in the district is Nepali. A long time ago, for about 30 years in the 1700s and 1800s, this district was under the control of the Nepalese.
