Singhik
Singhik is a town in Mangan district of the Indian state of Sikkim, four kilometres from Mangan town, the district headquarters.
Singhik
Sentam | |
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Singhik Location in Sikkim, India Singhik Singhik (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27.52°N 88.57°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District | Mangan |
| Elevation | 1,560 m (5,120 ft) |
| Population (2011-12) | |
| • Total | 950 approx |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Sikkimese, Lepcha and Nepali |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | SK |
Location
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
The people of Singhik represent three ethnic communities: the Lepcha, Nepali, and Bhutia. Lepcha comprise nearly 80% of the population.
Geography
Singhik is located at 27.52°N 88.57°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 1,560 metres (5,118 feet).
References
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