SIKKIM PROJECT
Population of Sikkim:◦ As per details from Census 2011, Sikkim has population of 6.11 Lakhs, an increase from
figure of 5.41 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Sikkim as per 2011 census is
610,577 of which male and female are 323,070 and 287,507 respectively. In 2001, total
population was 540,851 in which males were 288,484 while females were 252,367. The
total population growth in this decade was 12.89 percent while in previous decade it
was 32.98 percent. The population of Sikkim forms 0.05 percent of India in 2011. In 2001,
the figure was 0.05 percent.
◦ Recently as per Sikkim census data, 64.48% houses are owned while 30.55% were
rented. In all, 71.38% couples in Sikkim lived in single family. In 2011, 67.48% of Uttar
Pradesh population had access to Banking and Non-Banking Finance Corporation.
Only 3.34% of Uttar Pradesh population had internet facility which is likely to improve in
2021 due to Jio. 8.27% of family in Uttar Pradesh owned car while 2.83% owned two
wheller. In few months we will also get details of election data for Sikkim.
Culture of Sikkim:Sikkim is a beautiful land of manifold tribes and races
of people living together. All these diverse tribes and
communities have their unique features in addition
to their particular dance forms, festivals, languages,
culture, and craft forms. The miscellany of ethnic
groups, religion, and languages is seen all over
Sikkim.
Food of Sikkim:◦ The food of the people of Sikkim indicates the culture of this state which is a mélange
of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. Sikkim food mainly comprises noodles, Gundruk and
Sinki soups, thukpas, tomato achar pickle, traditional cottage cheese, fermented
soybean, Bamboo shoot, fermented rice product and some other fermented dishes
owing to its very cold climate. Rice is, however, the staple food of the state. Momos,
also known as dumplings and wantons are favorites among the Sikkimese people as
well as the tourists. When it comes to non-vegetarian food, they prefer fish, beef, and
pork. People coming to explore Sikkim would never miss the great opportunity to taste
the very famous and delicious momos here which have different fillings from beef to
chicken to pork. Steamed and boiled food items are mainly found here with not so
much utilization of masalas but other local spices and herbs. And the people of Sikkim
mostly prefer some drinks along with the food such as local beer, whiskey, and rum.
◦ The people of the state grow crops like wheat, barley, buckwheat, finger millet,
potato, and soybeans etc. Through the fermentation process, the people are capable
of preserving a lot of non-seasonal vegetables and this is quite a traditional thing.
Festivles of Sikkim:◦ Sikkim is a state in northeast Asia where numerous festivals are celebrated
throughout the year. Majority of the people of Sikkim follow Buddhism so the
festival celebrated here are associated with the Buddhist and they are
celebrated with a lot of pomp and as per the Buddhist calendar.
◦ In Gompas or Monasteries of Sikkim, most of the festivals are celebrated where
people gather together in order to celebrate the occasion. During these festivals,
the citizen of Sikkim involves in vibrant and lively dances and music.
◦ The most fascinating form of ritual dance that is performed by the Lamas is
“Chaam” which involves colorful masks and amazing musical instruments. Lamas
dressed with blithely painted masks, ceremonials swords, sparkling jewels, and
dance on the rhythm of the music, drums, and horns. Some of the most popular
festivals, notable in Sikkim are as follows:
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Saga Dawa
Pang Lhabsol
Losoong or the Sonam Losar
International Flower Festival
Losar is the Tibetan New Yea
Climate:◦ The geographical location of Sikkim with its altitudinal variation allows it to have tropical, temperate, and alpine
climatic conditions within the area of 7,096 Kms.
◦ Temperature conditions differ from sub-tropical in the southern lower parts to cold deserts in the snowy north.
Also, it is the most humid region in the whole range of Himalayas due to its proximity to the Bay of Bengal and
direct exposure to Southern monsoon.
◦ The rains are subjected to monsoon time and are particularly plentiful from the month of May to early October.
July is the wettest month in most of the places. The intensity of rainfall during South-West monsoon season
depletes from South to North while the winter rainfall occurs in the opposite order. The highest annual rainfall
may exceed 5000 mm. An average number of rainy days ranges from 100 at Thangu in north Sikkim to 184 at
Gangtok in east Sikkim.
◦ Freezing cold is experienced at higher altitudes of 10,000 ft. plus. The temperature rarely rises above 15°C and
heavy snowfall can be experienced during the winter months. Also, some time snowfall occurs during the
months, April to mid-November.
1.Cold Weather Season: December to February
2.Spring Season: March to May
3.South-West Monsoon: June to September
3.Period of retreating Monsoon: October to November
Languages:◦ The official languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese (Bhutia) and Lepcha.
Additional official languages include Gurung, Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai,
Sherpa and Tamang for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the
state.
◦ Nepali is the lingua franca of Sikkim, while Sikkimese (Bhutia) and Lepcha are spoken in
certain areas. English is also spoken and understood in most of Sikkim. Other languages
include Dzongkha, Groma, Hindi, Majhi, Majhwar, Thulung, Tibetan, and Yakha.
◦ The major languages spoken as per census 2001 are Nepali (62.61%), Sikkimese (Bhutia)
(7.73%), Hindi (6.67%), Lepcha (6.61%), Limbu (6.34%), Sherpa (2.57%), Tamang (1.87%)
and Rai (1.64%)
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