| Districts of Sikkim | |
|---|---|
 Districts of Sikkim | |
| Category | Districts |
| Location | Sikkim |
| Number | 6 districts |
| Populations | Mangan – 43,354 (lowest); Gangtok – 281,293 (highest) |
| Areas | Soreng – 293 km2 (113 sq mi) (smallest); Mangan – 4,226 km2 (1,632 sq mi) (largest) |
| Government | |
There are 6 districts in Sikkim, an Indian state, each overseen by a Central Government appointee, the district collector, who is in charge of the administration of the civilian areas of the districts. The Indian army has control of a large territory, as the state is a sensitive border area. Many areas are restricted and permits are needed to visit them. There are a total of eight towns and nine subdivisions in Sikkim.