Rangpo

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Rangpo v • d • e Sikkim • India
Rangpo
District(s)	East
Coordinates	27.18° N 88.53° E
Time zone	IST (UTC+5:30)
Area • Elevation	• 333 m (1,093 ft)
Population	3,724 (2001)

Coordinates: 27.18° N 88.53° E

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 27.18° N 88.53° E^[1]. It has an average elevation of 333 metres (1092 feet).

[edit] Demographics

As of 2001 India census^GRIndia, 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

1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Rangpo

Coordinates: 27°11′N, 88°32′E