Mangan is the headquarter 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.
Geography
Mangan is located at 27.52°N 88.53°E. It has an average elevation of 956 metres (3136 feet).
Demographics
As of the 2011 Census of India, 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.
Banking Facilities
The following Banks provide banking facilities in Mangan Town, North Sikkim district of Sikkim:
- Central Bank of India, Mangan
- Canara Bank, Mangan
- IDBI Bank, Mangan
- State Bank Of India, Mangan
- Union Bank of India, Mangan
- Uco Bank, Mangan