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North Sikkim District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of North 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 North Sikkim District of Sikkim.

In 2011, North Sikkim had population of 43,709 of which male and female were 24,730 and 18,979 respectively. In 2001 census, North Sikkim had a population of 41,030 of which males were 23,414 and remaining 17,616 were females. North Sikkim District population constituted 7.16 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for North Sikkim District was at 7.59 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 6.53 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, North Sikkim District recorded increase of 31.34 percent to its population compared to 1991.


North Sikkim Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of North Sikkim in 2011 were 78.01 compared to 78.01 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 83.30 and 70.97 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 75.69 and 55.39 in North Sikkim District. Total literate in North Sikkim District were 30,450 of which male and female were 18,579 and 11,871 respectively. In 2001, North Sikkim District had 23,572 in its district.


North Sikkim Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in North Sikkim, it stood at 767 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 752. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 995 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


North Sikkim District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 34.05 % 14,883
Muslims 1.86 % 815
Christian 6.09 % 2,660
Sikh 1.87 % 816
Buddhist 53.35 % 23,318
Jain 0.08 % 35
Others 2.11 % 921
Not Stated 0.60 % 261

North Sikkim Population 2023 - 2024

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

Year Projected Population
2011 43,709 43.71 Thous
2021 46,100 46.14 Thous
2022 46,300 46.35 Thous
2023 46,500 46.54 Thous
2024 46,600 46.70 Thous
2025 46,800 46.83 Thous
2026 46,900 46.95 Thous
2027 47,000 47.05 Thous
2028 47,100 47.13 Thous
2029 47,200 47.20 Thous
2030 47,200 47.26 Thous
2031 47,300 47.31 Thous

North Sikkim Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 43.71 Thousand 41.03 Thousand
Actual Population 43,709 41,030
Male 24,730 23,414
Female 18,979 17,616
Population Growth 6.53% 31.34%
Area Sq. Km 4,226 4,226
Density/km2 10 10
Proportion to Sikkim Population 7.16% 7.59%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 767 752
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 929 995
Average Literacy 78.01 67.21
Male Literacy 83.30 75.69
Female Literacy 70.97 55.39
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 4,677 5,958
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 10.70% 14.52%

North Sikkim Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including North Sikkim. There were total 4,677 children under age of 0-6 against 5,958 of 2001 census. Of total 4,677 male and female were 2,425 and 2,252 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 929 compared to 995 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 10.70 percent of North Sikkim District compared to 14.52 percent of 2001. There was net change of -3.82 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


North Sikkim Houseless Data

In 2011, total 10 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in North Sikkim district of Sikkim. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 42. This approx 0.096090050104098% of total population of North Sikkim district.


North Sikkim District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of North Sikkim district for 2011 is 10 people per sq. km. In 2001, North Sikkim district density was at 10 people per sq. km. North Sikkim district administers 4,226 square kilometers of areas.


North Sikkim District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total North Sikkim population for 2011 census, 10.62 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 4,644 people lives in urban areas of which males are 2,456 and females are 2,188. Sex Ratio in urban region of North Sikkim district is 891 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in North Sikkim district was 893 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 585 of which males and females were 309 and 276. This child population figure of North Sikkim district is 12.58 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in North Sikkim district as per census 2011 is 83.81 % of which males and females are 87.80 % and 79.34 % literates respectively. In actual number 3,402 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 1,885 and 1,517 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 89.38 % population of North Sikkim districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total North Sikkim district population living in rural areas is 39,065 of which males and females are 22,274 and 16,791 respectively. In rural areas of North Sikkim district, sex ratio is 754 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of North Sikkim district is considered, figure is 934 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 4,092 in rural areas of which males were 2,116 and females were 1,976. The child population comprises 9.50 % of total rural population of North Sikkim district. Literacy rate in rural areas of North Sikkim district is 77.34 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 82.82 and 69.89 percent respectively. In total, 27,048 people were literate of which males and females were 16,694 and 10,354 respectively.

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Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 89.38 % 10.62 %
Total Population 39,065 4,644
Male Population 22,274 2,456
Female Population 16,791 2,188
Sex Ratio 754 891
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 934 893
Child Population (0-6) 4,092 585
Male Child(0-6) 2,116 309
Female Child(0-6) 1,976 276
Child Percentage (0-6) 10.47 % 12.60 %
Male Child Percentage 9.50 % 12.58 %
Female Child Percentage 11.77 % 12.61 %
Literates 27,048 3,402
Male Literates 16,694 1,885
Female Literates 10,354 1,517
Average Literacy 77.34 % 83.81 %
Male Literacy 82.82 % 87.80 %
Female Literacy 69.89 % 79.34 %

City/Metros in North Sikkim District

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