Sikkim Population Census data 2011

Sikkim

The state of Sikkim enveloped by the Himalayas, is a home to one of the world's highest peaks, Kanchenjunga, and as with most of the Himalayan region, Sikkim is rich in life variety and natural beauty, making it a sought after tourist destination. Sikkim draws its culture from its fellow neighbors which are Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet, and so many dialects are spoken here. The cuisine, music and other recreational activities like festivals are also influenced by Sikkim's border-mates. The Sikkim census of 2011 says population of Sikkim is the least in all of India. This thinly populated state has a population of mere 6 lacs, and has grown by approximately one lac since the last census.

The state of Sikkim is also the second smallest state in India, and thus, the population density here isn't as low as you'd expect it to be. The density is less than 100 in Sikkim, and has undergone significant increment. The population growth rate is another factor indicating the population status. In Sikkim, the growth rate of population has considerably reduced to just above 10%. Percentage of literates however, has increased by about 20%, which is a huge leap toward progress. Increase in female literacy also tells an optimistic story.

The gender ratio in Sikkim is quite alarming, and has not shown significant increase in last 10 years. It shows only around 800 females for every 1000 males. As with most north eastern states in India, the land has not been developed largely. Hence, only over 20% of the population of Sikkim lives in cities. The capital city Gangtok is also the largest one in Sikkim. Population growth in urban and rural areas shows too contrasts a picture. While, city population is growing at an alarming rate of above 150%, the rural population isn't growing at all, but is decreasing.

The capital city which is also the largest city in the state of Sikkim is Gangtok. The languages spoken in the Sikkim state includes Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha, Limbu, Newari, Kulung, Gurung, Manggar, Sherpa, Tamang and Sunwar. In total Sikkim (SK) state comprises 4 districts. The ISOCODE assigned by International Organization for Standardization for Sikkim state is SK.

Sikkim Population 2011

As per details from Census 2011, Sikkim has population of 6.07 Lakh, an increase from figure of 5.41 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Sikkim as per 2011 census is 607,688 of which male and female are 321,661 and 286,027 respectively. In 2001, total population was 540,851 in which males were 288,484 while females were 252,367.

Sikkim Population Growth Rate

The total population growth in this decade was 12.36 percent while in previous decade it was 32.98 percent. The population of Sikkim forms 0.05 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.05 percent.

Sikkim Literacy Rate 2011

Literacy rate in Sikkim has seen upward trend and is 82.20 percent as per 2011 population census. Of that, male literacy stands at 87.29 percent while female literacy is at 76.43 percent. In 2001, literacy rate in Sikkim stood at 68.81 percent of which male and female were 77.38 percent and 59.63 percent literate respectively.

In actual numbers, total literates in Sikkim stands at 449,294 of which males were 253,364 and females were 195,930.

Sikkim Density 2011

Total area of Sikkim is 7,096 sq. km. Density of Sikkim is 86 per sq km which is lower than national average 382 per sq km. In 2001, density of Sikkim was 76 per sq km, while nation average in 2001 was 324 per sq km.

Sikkim Sex Ratio

Sex Ratio in Sikkim is 889 i.e. for each 1000 male, which is below national average of 940 as per census 2011. In 2001, the sex ratio of female was 875 per 1000 males in Sikkim.

Sikkim Urban Population 2011

Out of total population of Sikkim, 24.97% people live in urban regions. The total figure of population living in urban areas is 151,726 of which 79,539 are males and while remaining 72,187 are females. The urban population in the last 10 years has increased by 153.43 percent.

Sex Ratio in urban regions of Sikkim was 908 females per 1000 males. For child (0-6) sex ratio the figure for urban region stood at 917 girls per 1000 boys. Total children (0-6 age) living in urban areas of Sikkim were 14,039. Of total population in urban region, 9.25 % were children (0-6).

Average Literacy rate in Sikkim for Urban regions was 89.26 percent in which males were 92.94% literate while female literacy stood at 85.19%. Total literates in urban region of Sikkim were 122,896.

Sikkim Rural Population 2011

Of the total population of Sikkim state, around 75.03 percent live in the villages of rural areas. In actual numbers, males and females were 242,122 and 213,840 respectively. Total population of rural areas of Sikkim state was 455,962. The population growth rate recorded for this decade (2001-2011) was -5.20%.

In rural regions of Sikkim state, female sex ratio per 1000 males was 883 while same for the child (0-6 age) was 952 girls per 1000 boys. In Sikkim, 47,038 children (0-6) live in rural areas. Child population forms 10.32 percent of total rural population.

In rural areas of Sikkim, literacy rate for males and female stood at 85.42 % and 73.42 %. Average literacy rate in Sikkim for rural areas was 79.82 percent. Total literates in rural areas were 326,398.

Sikkim Census 2011 Conclusion

The official census 2011 of Sikkim has been conducted by Directorate of Census Operations in Sikkim. Enumeration of key persons including Chief Minister of Sikkim was also done by officials conducting population census.

Figures of population census 2011 Sikkim have been represented in chart for your reference at bottom.