Singhik
Appearance
Singhik
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Coordinates: 27°31′N 88°34′E / 27.52°N 88.57°E | |
Country | ![]() |
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 |
Singhik is a town in Mangan district of the Indian state of Sikkim, four kilometres from Mangan town, the district headquarters.
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.[1] It has an average elevation of 1,560 metres (5,118 feet).