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South Sikkim District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of South Sikkim, a district of Sikkim has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Sikkim. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in South Sikkim District of Sikkim.

In 2011, South Sikkim had population of 146,850 of which male and female were 76,670 and 70,180 respectively. In 2001 census, South Sikkim had a population of 131,525 of which males were 68,241 and remaining 63,284 were females. South Sikkim District population constituted 24.05 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for South Sikkim District was at 24.32 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 11.65 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, South Sikkim District recorded increase of 33.39 percent to its population compared to 1991.


South Sikkim Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of South Sikkim in 2011 were 81.42 compared to 81.42 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 86.52 and 75.82 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 74.29 and 59.72 in South Sikkim District. Total literate in South Sikkim District were 106,741 of which male and female were 59,357 and 47,384 respectively. In 2001, South Sikkim District had 74,614 in its district.


South Sikkim Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in South Sikkim, it stood at 915 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 927. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 969 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


South Sikkim District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 57.60 % 84,583
Muslims 1.29 % 1,889
Christian 14.61 % 21,462
Sikh 0.10 % 151
Buddhist 23.87 % 35,053
Jain 0.03 % 45
Others 2.16 % 3,176
Not Stated 0.33 % 491

South Sikkim Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of South Sikkim district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of South Sikkim was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future South Sikkim 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 146,850 1.47 Lakhs
2021 161,300 1.61 Lakhs
2022 162,700 1.63 Lakhs
2023 163,900 1.64 Lakhs
2024 164,900 1.65 Lakhs
2025 165,700 1.66 Lakhs
2026 166,400 1.66 Lakhs
2027 167,100 1.67 Lakhs
2028 167,600 1.68 Lakhs
2029 168,100 1.68 Lakhs
2030 168,400 1.68 Lakhs
2031 168,800 1.69 Lakhs

South Sikkim Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 1.47 Lakhs 1.32 Lakhs
Actual Population 146,850 131,525
Male 76,670 68,241
Female 70,180 63,284
Population Growth 11.65% 33.39%
Area Sq. Km 750 750
Density/km2 196 175
Proportion to Sikkim Population 24.05% 24.32%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 915 927
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 953 969
Average Literacy 81.42 67.31
Male Literacy 86.52 74.29
Female Literacy 75.82 59.72
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 15,744 20,674
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 10.72% 15.72%

South Sikkim Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including South Sikkim. There were total 15,744 children under age of 0-6 against 20,674 of 2001 census. Of total 15,744 male and female were 8,063 and 7,681 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 953 compared to 969 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.72 percent of South Sikkim District compared to 15.72 percent of 2001. There was net change of -5 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


South Sikkim Houseless Data

In 2011, total 14 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in South Sikkim district of Sikkim. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 56. This approx 0.038134150493701% of total population of South Sikkim district.


South Sikkim District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of South Sikkim district for 2011 is 196 people per sq. km. In 2001, South Sikkim district density was at 175 people per sq. km. South Sikkim district administers 750 square kilometers of areas.


South Sikkim District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total South Sikkim population for 2011 census, 14.44 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 21,199 people lives in urban areas of which males are 10,822 and females are 10,377. Sex Ratio in urban region of South Sikkim district is 959 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in South Sikkim district was 933 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 2,008 of which males and females were 1,039 and 969. This child population figure of South Sikkim district is 9.60 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in South Sikkim district as per census 2011 is 88.45 % of which males and females are 92.18 % and 84.58 % literates respectively. In actual number 16,975 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 9,018 and 7,957 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 85.56 % population of South Sikkim districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total South Sikkim district population living in rural areas is 125,651 of which males and females are 65,848 and 59,803 respectively. In rural areas of South Sikkim district, sex ratio is 908 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of South Sikkim district is considered, figure is 956 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 13,736 in rural areas of which males were 7,024 and females were 6,712. The child population comprises 10.67 % of total rural population of South Sikkim district. Literacy rate in rural areas of South Sikkim district is 80.21 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.58 and 74.26 percent respectively. In total, 89,766 people were literate of which males and females were 50,339 and 39,427 respectively.

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Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 85.56 % 14.44 %
Total Population 125,651 21,199
Male Population 65,848 10,822
Female Population 59,803 10,377
Sex Ratio 908 959
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 956 933
Child Population (0-6) 13,736 2,008
Male Child(0-6) 7,024 1,039
Female Child(0-6) 6,712 969
Child Percentage (0-6) 10.93 % 9.47 %
Male Child Percentage 10.67 % 9.60 %
Female Child Percentage 11.22 % 9.34 %
Literates 89,766 16,975
Male Literates 50,339 9,018
Female Literates 39,427 7,957
Average Literacy 80.21 % 88.45 %
Male Literacy 85.58 % 92.18 %
Female Literacy 74.26 % 84.58 %

City/Metros in South Sikkim District

Urban Agglomerations inside South Sikkim District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside South Sikkim District
Cities inside South Sikkim District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside South Sikkim District