Blood Banks in Sikkim - Phone Numbers, Addresses & Timings (2026)

If you or someone you know urgently needs blood in Sikkim, finding the right blood bank fast can make all the difference. This is a complete, up-to-date list of every licensed blood bank in Sikkim - with direct phone numbers, addresses, and operating hours.

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All Licensed Blood Banks in Sikkim (2026)

There are 5 licensed blood banks operating across Sikkim, verified through eRaktKosh — the Government of India's official blood bank portal. Here is the complete list:

1. Central Blood Centre, STNM Hospital — Gangtok

The only 24×7 blood bank in Sikkim.

• Address: 1st Floor, STNM Multispeciality Hospital, Gangtok, East Sikkim
• Phone: 9593556962
• Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Type: Government
• Components available: Whole Blood, Packed RBC, Platelets, FFP, Cryoprecipitate
• Live stock: Check on eRaktKosh

STNM Hospital's blood centre is Sikkim's primary blood bank and the only one that operates around the clock. For any emergency — day or night — this is your first call.

2. Blood Centre, Central Referral Hospital (CRH) — Gangtok

• Address: 3rd Floor, 5th Mile Tadong, East Sikkim, Gangtok
• Phone: 7019313927
• Email: bloodbank@crh.smu.edu.in
• Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Type: Private (Sikkim Manipal University)
• Components available: Whole Blood, Packed RBC, Platelets, FFP
• Live stock: Check on eRaktKosh

CRH's blood centre serves the hospital's extensive patient base and is one of the larger facilities in the state. Open until 8 PM — later than most government blood banks.

3. District Hospital Singtam Blood Centre — East Sikkim

• Address: Blood Centre, District Hospital Singtam, Singtam, East Sikkim
• Phone: 7001059528
• Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Type: Government
• Components available: Whole Blood, Packed RBC
• Live stock: Check on eRaktKosh

Singtam serves the lower East Sikkim and the Rangpo–Singtam corridor. If you are between Gangtok and the Bengal border, this is the closest blood bank.

4. District Hospital Gayzing Blood Centre — West Sikkim

• Address: District Hospital Geyzing, West Sikkim
• Phone: 9564093529
• Email: Bloodcentregayzing@gmail.com
• Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Type: Government
• Components available: Whole Blood, Packed RBC
• Live stock: Check on eRaktKosh

The only licensed blood bank serving West Sikkim — covering Gyalshing, Pelling, Yuksom, Jorethang, and surrounding areas. For emergencies in West Sikkim outside business hours, contact STNM Gangtok.

5. Namchi District Blood Centre — South Sikkim

• Address: Government General Hospital, Namchi, South Sikkim
• Phone: 9609017594
• Email: bloodbanknamchi@gmail.com
• Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
• Type: Government
• Components available: Whole Blood, Packed RBC
• Live stock: Check on eRaktKosh

Namchi's blood centre serves South Sikkim including Namchi, Ravangla, Jorethang, and Melli. For South Sikkim emergencies, call this number first.

Quick Reference — All Blood Bank Numbers

Need Blood Urgently? Do This First.

If someone needs blood urgently in Sikkim, follow these steps:

Step 1 — Call STNM blood centre immediately (9593556962). They are open 24×7 and have the largest inventory in the state.

Step 2 — Check live blood stock on eRaktKosh. Go to eraktkosh.mohfw.gov.in, select Sikkim, and check which blood bank has your required blood group in stock right now.

Step 3 — Search our blood donor directory. If the blood banks are out of your blood group — especially rare groups like B−, O−, AB−, or A− — search sikkim.co/blood-donors for voluntary donors in Sikkim registered with your required blood group. You can filter by blood group and district and contact donors directly.

Step 4 — Post in local WhatsApp groups. Sikkim has active district-level WhatsApp groups. A message with the patient's blood group and hospital often brings responses within minutes.

Which Blood Groups Are Rarest in Sikkim?

Negative blood groups are always in short supply — particularly:

• B negative (B−) — needed by 2% of the population, very hard to find
• O negative (O−) — the universal donor, always in high demand
• AB negative (AB−) — rarest of all blood groups
• A negative (A−) — short supply across Sikkim

If you have a negative blood group, your donation is especially critical. Every unit of B−, O−, or AB− blood saved in a blood bank can mean the difference between life and death for a patient who cannot receive any other type.

How to Donate Blood in Sikkim

Donating blood is safe, quick, and entirely free. Here is what you need to know:

Who can donate:

• Age 18 to 65 years
• Weight minimum 50 kg
• No fever, cold, or active infection
• Has not donated in the last 3 months

What to expect:

• The full process takes about 45 minutes including screening
• The actual blood draw is only 8–10 minutes
• Eat a light meal before donating — never go on an empty stomach
• Your body replaces plasma within 24 hours

Where to donate in Sikkim: Walk into any of the 5 blood banks listed above during operating hours. No appointment is needed. The blood bank staff will screen you before donation.

Register as a Voluntary Blood Donor in Sikkim

One of the biggest gaps in Sikkim's blood supply system is the lack of a reliable directory of voluntary donors. When blood banks run out of a rare blood group, there is currently no organised way to find a donor quickly.

That is why we built the Sikkim Blood Donor Directory at sikkim.co/blood-donors.

If you are willing to donate blood when called upon, please register. It takes two minutes — just your name, blood group, district, and phone number. When someone in Sikkim urgently needs your blood group, they can find you directly.

Register as a blood donor →

The directory is free, open to everyone, and you can remove yourself at any time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is blood donation free in Sikkim?
Yes. Donating blood at any government or private blood bank in Sikkim is completely free for the donor. 

What is the nearest blood bank to Pelling?
The nearest licensed blood bank to Pelling is the District Hospital Gayzing Blood Centre in Gyalshing (West Sikkim). Phone: 9564093529. For emergencies outside their hours (9 AM–5 PM, Mon–Sat), contact STNM Hospital Gangtok at 9593556962 — they operate 24×7.

What is the nearest blood bank to Namchi?
The Namchi District Blood Centre at Government General Hospital, Namchi. Phone: 9609017594. Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Saturday.

How do I check if a blood bank has my blood group in stock?
Use eRaktKosh — the Government of India's official blood bank portal. Select Sikkim and your blood group to see live stock across all registered blood banks.

Can I donate blood if I just had a meal?
Yes — you should eat a light meal before donating. Avoid fatty foods. Never donate on an empty stomach as it can cause dizziness.

How often can I donate blood in Sikkim?
Whole blood can be donated once every 3 months (90 days). All blood banks in Sikkim follow the National Blood Policy guidelines.

Help Us Keep This List Updated

If you know of any changes to blood bank phone numbers, hours, or new facilities opening in Sikkim, please contact us. We update this list regularly to ensure it stays accurate.

And if you can donate blood — please register on our voluntary donor directory. Every name added makes Sikkim's blood supply a little more secure for everyone.

Data sourced from eRaktKosh (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India). Last updated: May 2026.