Mangan, India

Mangan is the capital of the district of North Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town is connected to the capital Gangtok by a metalled road. North Sikkim is the largest district of Sikkim in terms of area. The town lies in the geographic south of the district. After the opening up of the district, Mangan has witnessed a spurt in its economy, mostly due to organic farming. The town opens up the Tibetan Plateau. Mangan also serves the towns of Lachung, Chungthang and Lachen in the far north. Owing to its elevation, the town enjoys a temperate climate.

Mangan
Mangan
Location of Mangan in Sikkim
Mangan
Mangan (India)
Coordinates: 27.52°N 88.53°E / 27.52; 88.53
Country India
StateSikkim
DistrictNorth Sikkim
Government
  TypeNagar Panchayat
Elevation
956 m (3,136 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total4,644
Languages
  OfficialNepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationSK-03

Geography

Mangan is located at 27.52°N 88.53°E / 27.52; 88.53.[1] It has an average elevation of 956 metres (3136 feet).

Demographics

As of 2011 India census,[2] Mangan had a population of 4644. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Mangan has an average literacy rate of 83.81%, higher than state average of 81.42%: male literacy is 87.80%, and female literacy is 79.34% in Mangan.

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