Singhik

Summary

Singhik is a town in Mangan subdivision, North Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, four kilometres from Mangan, the district headquarters.

Singhik
Sentam
Town
Singhik is located in Sikkim
Singhik
Singhik
Location in Sikkim, India
Singhik is located in India
Singhik
Singhik
Singhik (India)
Coordinates: 27°31′N 88°34′E / 27.52°N 88.57°E / 27.52; 88.57
Country India
StateSikkim
DistrictNorth Sikkim
Elevation
1,560 m (5,120 ft)
Population
 (2011-12)
 • Total950 approx
Languages
 • OfficialLepcha, Nepali and Bhutia
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Vehicle registrationSK

Location edit

Singhik is about 70 km from the state capital, Gangtok, linked by a national highway passing the headquarters of North Sikkim District, Mangan, which is 4 km from the village.

People edit

The people of Singhik represent three ethnic communities: the Lepcha, Nepali, and Bhutia. Lepcha comprise nearly 80% of the population.

Geography edit

Singhik is located at 27°31′N 88°34′E / 27.52°N 88.57°E / 27.52; 88.57.[1] It has an average elevation of 1,560 metres (5,118 feet).

References edit

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Singhik