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Gyalshing, India

Sikkim · India

Gyalshing is a small town in Sikkim, India with a population of 4,013. Elevation: 5,026 ft (1,532 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,013 Population 31/sq mi density
5,026 ft Elevation 1,532 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
102.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$3,000 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$3,000 median income, 5.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$18,000 home value, $40/mo rent

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About Gyalshing

Gyalshing

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 among trekkers due to the high elevations. Other important towns include Pelling and Yuksom. Local people also call it as Pallo-Sikkim and Sano-Sikkim commonly.

People

Population4,013
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density31/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$3,000
Per Capita$4,200
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty5.5%

Housing

B
Home Value$18,000
Rent$40
Housing Units1,605
Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain102.4 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation5,026 ft (1,532 m)
Population4,013
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation5,026 ft (1,532 m)
Coordinates27.2895°, 88.2576°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceSikkim
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation102.4 inches (2,601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$3,000
Median Age27.5 years

About Gyalshing

Gyalshing is a small town in India (Sikkim) with a population of 4,013. The city sits at an elevation of 5,026 feet (1,532 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 55°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Gyalshing has a population of 4,013 with a density of 31 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles. The median age is 27.5 years, 29% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,013
Total Population
31
People / sq mi
27.5yrs
Median Age
29% below India avg
130.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Gyalshing vs India Average

The median household income in Gyalshing is $3,000, which is 96% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $4,200 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $81, 94% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 72 business establishments.

Income: Gyalshing vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$3,000
96% below India avg
Per Capita Income$4,200
Avg Weekly Wage$81

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.0%
39% above India avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below India avg
Establishments (County)72

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Gyalshing is $18,000, 94% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $40 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 1,605 total housing units in the city. 26.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$18,000
94% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$40
97% below India avg
Rent Burden26.1%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units1,605

Property Tax

Gyalshing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 102.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,026 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average66.8°F
24% above India avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,026 ft (1,532 m)
Area130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates27.2895°N, 88.2576°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.4"
169% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.20"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

135 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 19, 2025.

Sep 18, 2011 43 km NW of Mangan, India M6.9 50 km
Sep 3, 1998 16 km SE of Lobujya, Nepal M5.6 144 km
Mar 25, 2003 14 km SSE of Ha, Bhutan M5.5 106 km
Jan 9, 1990 86 km NNW of Mangan, India M5.5 104 km
May 22, 2016 89 km NE of Lobujya, Nepal M5.4 148 km
Feb 14, 2006 16 km NE of Gyalshing, India M5.3 17 km
Jan 7, 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau M5.2 150 km
Apr 5, 2021 35 km NNW of Samtse, Bhutan M5.2 69 km
Oct 3, 2013 11 km WNW of Singtam, India M5.2 14 km
Nov 26, 1998 62 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.1 63 km
Apr 27, 2015 13 km ESE of Il?m, Nepal M5.1 51 km
Dec 2, 2001 7 km WNW of Naya B?z?r, India M5.1 18 km
Nov 27, 1997 30 km NNE of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.1 97 km
Jul 31, 2022 26 km W of Bhojpur, Nepal M5.1 147 km
Mar 27, 2012 17 km W of Kishanganj, India M5.0 142 km
Dec 8, 1997 11 km NNW of Kh??db?ri??, Nepal M5.0 109 km
Jun 3, 2011 35 km NW of Gyalshing, India M5.0 36 km
Sep 25, 1996 8 km SSE of Mangan, India M5.0 33 km
Jan 20, 2025 Southern Tibetan Plateau M5.0 140 km
Aug 11, 2007 51 km NNW of Il?m, Nepal M5.0 52 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.0 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 SOUTH LHONAK LAK, SIKKIM Meteorological 15.0 m 55 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.3 in
June 74°F (24°C) 18.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 25.2 in Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 21.4 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 15.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 0.2 in Driest

Gyalshing has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 55°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 102.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.2") and December the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Gyalshing

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yuksom school - - - -
Sambhota Tibetan School - - - -
Saint Mary's Convent School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gyalshing

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gyalshing

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Deshbandu Museum
Himalayan Mountaineering Institute
Lepcha Museum
Lepcha museum
Museum on third floor
Natural history museum
Sculpture Shed

Libraries in Gyalshing

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Deshbandhu District Library Darjeeling0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gyalshing

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dargon Market
Jorethang Market
Kisan Market
Open Market
Organic Vegetable market
Soreng Bazar

Hotels in Gyalshing

40 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alpine Hotel
Beyul residency
Buddha Park Residency
Cloud's end cafe and hotel
Dadul HIll Homestay
Dragon hotel
Dudul memorial guest house
Ejam Residency
Elgin Mount Pandim
Garuda
Himalayan hotel
Hostel Dzongrila
Hotel Bhaichung
Hotel Blue Spring
Hotel Blueduke
Hotel Buddha Park
Hotel De Regency
Hotel Demazong
Hotel Green Valley
Hotel Kabur
Hotel Norling SK Groups
Hotel Palpasa, Chayatal (Mimo Group of Hotel)
Hotel Pema Sonam (Mimo Group of Hotel)
Hotel Pemathang
Hotel Pinewood
Hotel Red Palace
Hotel Samphelgang
Hotel snow white
Hotel Sonamchen
Hotel Yangrigang
Limbo HomeStay
Norgay’s Homestay
Panchak
Paradzong
Pema Homestay (500rps double)
Pulling Resort
Red Panda
Retreat Crassula Ovata
Tashi Gang Resort
Yak Hotel

Restaurants in Gyalshing

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cloves Indian Resto
Gupta restaurant
Hôtel chinary
norling
Rambles cafe
Sambhal
traditional inn
Treat Restaurant

Cafes in Gyalshing

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cyber Cafe
Latup cafe

Monuments in Gyalshing

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lake temple
Tashi choling monestry

Gas Stations in Gyalshing

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dzongri Petrol Pump
Geyzing Oil Depot
IN #2110924659
IN #3702040893
IN #546123464
Indian oil

Banks in Gyalshing

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

State Bank of India
State Bank of India

Stadiums & Teams in Gyalshing

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Airports Near Gyalshing

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bagdogra AirportIXBLarge Airport
Taplejung AirportTPJMedium Airport
Bhadrapur AirportBDPSmall Airport
Pakyong AirportPYGSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gyalshing

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gyalshing

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Buddhist gate
Buddhist temple
Chenrezig Statue
Coronation Throne Norbugang
Council of Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Sikkim
Doling monastery
dubdi monastery
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Sikkim
Gate for Ngadak monastery
Gompa plus path up to Kathok monastery
Gurung gompa (on the way to Tashi tenka)
Hongri monastery
Kathok Cumpa
New Ralong Monastery
Ngadak monastery
Old Ralong Monastery
Pemayangtsi Monastery
Rani Dhunga
Seven mirror lake and it's gompa
Statue of Thangtong Gyalpo
Stupas
Tashiding Monastery
Yangthang Rimpoche Tsamkang

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gyalshing

What is the population of Gyalshing?

Gyalshing has a population of 4,013 residents and is located in India. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 130.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 27.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Gyalshing expensive to live in?

The median household income is $3,000, 96% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $18,000 (94% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $40 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Gyalshing?

Gyalshing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 55°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 102.4 inches.

How is the job market in Gyalshing?

The unemployment rate in Gyalshing is 5.0%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $81. There are 72 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Gyalshing?

The median home value in Gyalshing is $18,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $40.

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