| 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) In
lakhs |
565.07 |
| Gross state Domestic product
(GSDP) at current prices in 2004-2005 (as of Feb
2006) |
US$ 23.5958 bn |
| Gross state Domestic product
(GSDP) at constant price (1993-94) in 2004-2005
(as of Feb 2006) |
US$ 14.2748 bn |
| Net State Domestic Product at
Current Prices (2004-05) |
US$ 20.6604 bn |
| Net State Domestic Product at
Constant Prices (1993-1994) for (2004-05) |
US$ 12.6563 bn |
| Per
Capita Income at current prices (2004-2005) |
US$
339.719 |
| Percentage
of State Population to All India Population |
5.49 |
| Total
Investments (as on Jan 2006) |
53,600
(Rs. Crore) |
| Literacy
Rate (2001 Census) |
69.68% |
|
|
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
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