Khaling

Khaling
Khaling Location in Bhutan
Coordinates: 27°12′36″N 91°36′0″E / 27.21000°N 91.60000°E / 27.21000; 91.60000Coordinates: 27°12′36″N 91°36′0″E / 27.21000°N 91.60000°E / 27.21000; 91.60000
Country	Bhutan
District	Trashigang District
Population (2005)
• Total	1,349

Khaling is a town in eastern Bhutan. It is located in Trashigang District.

The word "Khaling" is one of the most beautiful,meaningful and realistic of names ever given to a place. Why??? "Kha" in Sharchop (language of Eastern Bhutan)means bird, and "ling" in Dzongkha (NAtional language) means valley. This is the most enchanting, haunting and lush green fertile valley of the Himalayan Kingdom - Bhutan. Quite naturally, it is blessed with innumerable variety of birds and their songs. A recent survey (casual, of course,) revealed that there are more than 35 varieties of colourful birds with mesmerising tunes. Their enchanting melodious notes reverberate this heavenly valley.

Khaling is wellknown all over Bhutan because of another reason. One of the oldest of educational institutions in this peaceful "land of Thunder Dragon" (Bhutan) is situated here in this green valley of Khaling. The school is known as "Jigme Sherubling Higher Secondary School" which was established in the year 1978.

Population (latest census)5646 .^[1]

Khaling is a name of group of people from Manipur, India and also from Solukhumbu, Nepal. Khaling(India) is the title which belongs to the Khoibu(Uipo) tribe from Manipur residing especially in Chandel District. To know more about the Khoibu(Uipo) Tribe from Manipur, India, please follow the link, http://www.khoibu.com.

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About Jigme Sherubling Higher Secondary School

HISTORY

Jigme Sherubling Higher Secondary School, popularly known as Jigsher, was established in the year 1978. Ever since its birth, the school has kept up its name, proving itself to be a synonym for excellence. The school was formally inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Dechen Wangmo Wangchuk in 1979. "Jigme Sherubling Central School" was the name given to it. It started with a strength of 250 students, including 50 girls and the teaching staff consisted of 15 expatriate teachers. 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, when all the alumnae gathered in the campus and wished their Alma Mater the very best on her 25th birthday. From 2005 on wards the school has started training the class xii students based on the BHSEC syllabus.

Jigme Sherubling is a temple of peace and learning. The innocent pigeons flying around Jigsher spread the virtuous message of good learning.The school reigns in this green valley of Khaling, listening to the smooth symphony of love and affection, being a friend and guide to everyone. It teaches its children the art of living a fruitful and prosperous life. visit :www.jigsher.edu.bt