| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Chicken's Neck of India |
| Location | Siliguri Corridor in West Bengal |
| Size | 20-22 km wide |
| Surrounding Countries | Nepal (west), Bhutan (north), Bangladesh (south and east), China (via Tibet's Chumbi Valley to the north) |
| Historical Significance | - Importance increased after India's Partition in 1947. - Became crucial during the 1962 India-China War. |
| Strategic Importance | - National security: Facilitates troop movement and defense logistics. - Connectivity: Links Northeast India with the rest of the country. - Geopolitics: Balances international borders. |
| Economic Importance | - Acts as a key trade route with major highways, railways, oil pipelines, and communication lines. - Supports trade with Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. - Gateway for business with Southeast Asia. |
| Shaped Like | Chicken's neck |
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