Chidam | |
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town | |
  Chidam Location in Sikkim, India  Chidam Chidam (India) | |
| Coordinates: 27°07′N88°27′E / 27.12°N 88.45°E Coordinates: 27°07′N88°27′E / 27.12°N 88.45°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Sikkim |
| District | South Sikkim |
| Elevation | 819 m (2,687 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Rai, Gurung, Mangar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | SK |
Chidam is a small town in the South Sikkim district of the Indian state of Sikkim.
Chidam is located at 27°07′N88°27′E / 27.12°N 88.45°E . [1] It has an average elevation of 819 metres (2,687 feet).
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