Map of Sikkim in GDAL VRT format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
Open in constructor →Map passport
What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About GDAL VRT
Map of Sikkim in GDAL VRT — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
VRT (Virtual Raster) is a GDAL virtual dataset. An XML description referencing real files without copying data.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Buildings
- Water
- Greenery
- Points of interest
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Compatibility
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .vrt |
| Tier | Open Beta |
What's in the GDAL VRT map of Sikkim
155,809 buildings (1,631 residential, 14 commercial, 16 industrial, 15 religious), 5,982.2 km of roads, 764 points of interest, 15 landmarks.
The area covers 7,106 km², with about 22 buildings per km².
Mostly unclassified roads 3,720.0 km, tertiary roads 1,013.8 km, trunk roads 435.1 km.
54.7% of the area is green space.
The map marks 5 parks and 10 water bodies.
Key amenities: schools — 14, hospitals — 15, clinics — 15.
Public transport: 17 bus stops.
Main streets: North Sikkim Highway, Gangtok - Assam - Pakyong Road, Rannipool - Rumtek - Sirwani Road, Gipmochi Highway, Penlong - Samdong Road
Landmarks: Sikkim high court museum (frequently closed), Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Sculpture Shed, Museum on third floor, Black Cat Museum (Indian Army)
How to use GDAL VRT for Sikkim
- Select the Sikkim map area on the main page
- Choose GDAL VRT format and configure export settings
- Click Export and wait for processing
- Download the file and use in your application
