Sikkim

Sikkim is a landlocked Indian state nestled in the Himalayas. It is the least populous state in India, and the second smallest in area after Goa. Sikkim was an independent state ruled by the Chogyal monarchy until 1975, when a referendum to make it India's twenty-second state succeeded. The thumb-shaped state borders Nepal in the west, The People's Republic of China to the north and east, and Bhutan in the south-east. The Indian state of West Bengal borders Sikkim to its south. The official language is Nepali, and the predominant religions are Hinduism and Vajrayana Buddhism. Gangtok is the capital and largest town.

Infrastructure

Roads in Sikkim are in a poor condition because most are exposed to landslides and flooding by nearby streams. The roads are maintained by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), an offshoot of the Indian army. The roads in South Sikkim and NH-31A are in a good condition, landslides being less frequent in these areas. The state government maintains 1857.35 km of roadways that do not fall in the BRO jurisdiction.http://www.sikkimipr.org/GENERAL/STATS/sikkimataglance.htm

Related Topics:
Landslide - Border Roads Organisation - Indian army

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Sikkim has a number of hydroelectric power stations, providing a steady electricity source. However the voltage is unstable and voltage stabilisers are needed. Per capita consumption of electricity in Sikkim is 182 Kwh. 73.2% of households have access to safe drinking water,http://www.sikkimipr.org/GENERAL/STATS/sikkimataglance.htm and the large number of streams assures redundant water supply, thus the state never witnesses droughts.

Related Topics:
Hydroelectric - Per capita - Kwh

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~