Darap

Darap is a census village in West Sikkim district, Sikkim, India.[3] As per the 2011 Census of India, Darap village has a total population of 1,743 people including 901 males and 842 females.[4]

Darap
Village
Darap
Location in Sikkim, India
Darap
Darap (India)
Coordinates: 27.3063°N 88.1862°E / 27.3063; 88.1862
Country India
StateSikkim
DistrictWest Sikkim
Area
  Total565.1 ha (1,396.4 acres)
Elevation
1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total1,743
  Density310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Languages
  OfficialNepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
737113[2]
Telephone code03595
Vehicle registrationSK-02

Darap village is 8 km away from Pelling town and is a tourist place.[5][6][7]

References

  1. "Darap village in Gyalshing taluka, West District, Sikkim, India". vill.co.in. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  2. "DARAP Pin Code, WEST SIKKIM". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  3. Subba, J. R (1999). The Limboos of the Eastern Himalayas : With Special Reference to Sikkim. Gangtok, Sikkim: Sikkim Yakthung Mundhum Saplopa. p. 275.
  4. "Primary Census Abstract C.D. Block wise, Sikkim - District West District - 2011". Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Archived from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  5. Kodavade, Shraddha (28 September 2019). "4 Villages in Sikkim You Need To Visit". Outlook. Outlook. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  6. Raghavan, Aditya (27 May 2018). "The hunt for wild edibles". Mintlounge. Mint. Retrieved 18 July 2022.
  7. "Construction of Darap Village Tourism Project" (PDF). Finance & Revenue Department | Government of Sikkim. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 July 2022. Retrieved 18 July 2022.


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