Soreng district is a district in the Indian state of
Sikkim
Sikkim (; ) is a state in Northeastern India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region of China in the north and northeast, Bhutan in the east, Province No. 1 of Nepal in the west and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also close to the Siligur ...
, administered from
Soreng
Soreng is a town and headquarters of the Soreng district, in the Indian state of Sikkim. Soreng is a newly formed District.
Soreng is known for its largest production of vegetables, oranges and flowers. The inhabitants ...
.
Soreng District was officially created from
West Sikkim
Gyalshing District or Geyzing District is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarter is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelli ...
(now
Gyalshing District
Gyalshing District or Geyzing District is a district of the Indian state of Sikkim. Its headquarter is Geyzing, also known as Gyalshing. The district is a favourite with trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelli ...
) in December 2021 by ''The Sikkim (re-Organization of District) Act, 2021'', hence becoming the sixth district of Sikkim. Its shares borders with Nepal on its west, Gyalshing district to north, Namchi district to east and Darjeeling district of West Bengal to the south.
References
Districts of Sikkim
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