| INDIAN
STATE : SIKKIM
General Information
Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the
foothills of Himalayas. The state borders Nepal in the
west, People's republic in China to the north and east
and Bhutan in the southeast. The Indian state of West
Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. Sikkim is geographically
diverse owing to its location on the Himalayas. The
climate of the state ranges from subtropical to high
alpine.
Fact File
| Geographical Area |
3.42 (lakh sq. km) |
| Capital |
Gangtok |
| Population (2001
Census) |
565.07 (in lakhs) |
| Literacy
Rate (2001 Census) |
69.68% |
|
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76.73%
61.46% |
| Principal
languages |
Nepali,
Bhutia, Lepcha, Limboo, Magar, Rai, Gurung, Sherpa,
Tamang, Newari |
| Religions |
Hinduism,
Buddhism and Christianity |
| Annual
rainfall |
2000mm
to 4000mm |
Advantage Sikkim
- Availability of quality power supply
- Abundant water
- Harmonious labour relationship
- Availability of technical/skilled manpower
- Investor friendly atmosphere
- Excellent transport and communication network
- Attractive package of incentives
- The prospect of opening up trade route through Nathula
border provides immense investment potential
Economic Infrastructure
Road
The total road length of the state is 2,383 km including
41 km of National Highway.Gangtok is connected by roads
with Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Siliguri and also with all
the district headquarters within Sikkim.
Railways
The closest railway stations are Siliguri (113 km)
and New Jalpaiguri (125 km) connecting Kolkata, Delhi,
Guwahati, Lucknow and other important cities.
Aviation
There is a helicopter service between Gangtok and Bagdogra
heavily subsidized by the state government. The state
has also initiated construction of number of helipads
to connect the districts and sub-divisional headquarters
and important tourist places.
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