Singhik
Town in Sikkim, India
Singhik Sentam | |
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Town | |
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27°31′N 88°34′E / 27.52°N 88.57°E / 27.52; 88.57 | |
| 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 |
Singhik is a town in Mangan district of the Indian state of Sikkim, four kilometres from Mangan town, the district headquarters.
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°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
- ^ Falling Rain Genomics, Inc - Singhik
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