Singhik
# Singhik

Singhik is a town in Mangan subdivision, North Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim, four kilometres from Mangan, 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. It has an average elevation of 1,560 metres (5,118 feet).

