Khaling
| Khaling | |
|---|---|
  Khaling Location in Bhutan | |
| Coordinates: 27°12′36″N 91°36′0″E / 27.21000°N 91.60000°ECoordinates: 27°12′36″N 91°36′0″E / 27.21000°N 91.60000°E | |
| Country |
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| District | Trashigang District |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Total | 1,349 |
Khaling is a town in eastern Bhutan. It is located in Trashigang District. The post code is 42003[1]
The origin of the name can be found in the blending of "Kha", which means bird in Sharchop, the language of Eastern Bhutan, and "ling", which means 'valley' in Dzongkha, the national language. Khaling is known for its large variety of birds. A recent survey revealed that there are more than 35 varieties of colourful birds and their distinctive songs.
Jigme Sherubling Higher Secondary School
Jigme Sherubling Higher Secondary School[2], popularly known as Jigsher, was established in the year 1978. The school was formally inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Dechen Wangmo Wangchuk in 1979, with as official name "Jigme Sherubling Central School". It started with a total of 250 students, including 50 girls, and a teaching staff of 15 expatriate teachers. The well-known secondary school initiator of Bhutan, Father William Mackey, SJ has been instrumental in the foundation of this secondary school.
The school has been upgraded in 1996 incorporating the class xii arts and commerce streams based on I.S.C. board. Now the school offers science stream also. The school celebrated its Silver Jubilee on 16 May 2003.
References
- ↑ Bhutan Post post codes list http://www.bhutanpost.bt/documents/postcodes.pdf
- ↑ "The Bhutan Canada Foundation". Bhutancanada.org. Retrieved 2017-03-10.