Rangpo
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| ?Rangpo Sikkim • India |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Area • Elevation |
• 333 m (1,093 ft) |
| District(s) | East |
| Population | 3,724 (2001) |
Coordinates: Rangpo is a town in East Sikkim in the Indian state of Sikkim. The town borders West Bengal and is situated along the river Teesta. It is the first Sikkimese town on NH-31A which links Siliguri to Gangtok. It is about 200 m above sea level giving it a sub-tropical climate. All vehicles entering Sikkim are scanned for foreign tourists who require the necessary documents to enter the state.
Rangpo has a large population of Nepalese and Bhutia. Marwari businessmen have settled down in the town and own most of the shops. Nepali is the predominant language.
[edit] Geography
Rangpo is located at [1]. It has an average elevation of 333 metres (1092 feet).
[edit] Demographics
As of 2001 India census[2], Rangpo had a population of 3724. Males constitute 55% of the population and females 45%. Rangpo has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 75%, and female literacy is 63%. In Rangpo, 13% of the population is under 6 years of age.
[edit] References
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rangpo
- ^ Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns. (Provisional). Census Commission of India. Retrieved on 2007-09-03.
