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''Sikkim'' is a landlocked state in the north-western, Himalayan region of [[India]]. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of [[China]] to the north and east, [[West Bengal]] to the south, and [[Bhutan]] to the south east. | ''Sikkim'' is a landlocked state in the north-western, Himalayan region of [[India]]. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of [[China]] to the north and east, [[West Bengal]] to the south, and [[Bhutan]] to the south east. | ||
[[Image:]] | [[Image:India Sikkim locator map.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The state of Sikkim]] | ||
The 2011 census records a population of 6 million over 4 districts, the 28th most populous state in India. The state capital and largest city is Gangtok. | The 2011 census records a population of 6 million over 4 districts, the 28th most populous state in India. The state capital and largest city is Gangtok. | ||
==Education in Sikkim== | ==Education in Sikkim== | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:12, 1 February 2023
Sikkim is a landlocked state in the north-western, Himalayan region of India. It borders the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China to the north and east, West Bengal to the south, and Bhutan to the south east.
The 2011 census records a population of 6 million over 4 districts, the 28th most populous state in India. The state capital and largest city is Gangtok.
Education in Sikkim
Sikkim has a literacy rate of 82.20%, according to the 2011 census. There are 1157 schools, including 765 schools State schools, 7 central government schools and 385 private schools.
Universities in Sikkim:
- Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences
- Sikkim Manipal University
- Sikkim University