Living in Gangtok
Gangtok is a city in Sikkim, India, home to 100,286 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are cross-border commuters (top 2%, #49 of 3,608), outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #75 of 3,608), young families (top 6%, #172 of 3,335).
Residents100,286
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport77 km (Bagdogra)
Nearest city of 100k+Itself
Within 30 km100,300 people
Terrain around itabout 1,680 m, height range 2,550 m
Main railway line46.2 km
Border with People's Republic of China18 km
Distance to New Delhi1,129 km
Within 10 km100,286 people
LandscapeHimalayas, Tibetan Plateau
Winter daylight10 h 25 min, sunset 12:16
See Gangtok on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gangtok
- The landscape belongs to Himalayas.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 25 min and sets around 12:16; in late June it sets around 15:03.
How Gangtok ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in India. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In India | In Sikkim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #172 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Low-income household | 57 | #1,762 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Low-income family | 69 | #344 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Single parent | 72 | #272 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #2,767 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 72 | #2,204 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #950 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Single professional | 41 | #1,494 of 2,738 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Young professional | 45 | #1,339 of 2,471 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| DINKS | 41 | #1,534 of 2,212 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Remote worker | 75 | #570 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Commuter | 65 | #1,253 of 2,549 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Car-free household | 59 | #859 of 2,006 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #1,299 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 55 | #1,616 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 43 | #1,018 of 2,212 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Expat professional | 42 | #1,836 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 55 | #1,468 of 3,335 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 54 | #2,118 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 72 | #49 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 63 | #75 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 46 | #2,163 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 55 | #1,134 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #1,211 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #397 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 51 | #1,906 of 3,608 | #1 of 1 | Map |
| Digital native | 40 | #1,304 of 2,738 | #1 of 1 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
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Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.