The North Sikkim district of Sikkim had a population of 43,709 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 50,188 by 2025. It has an area of 4,226 sq km and population density of 10 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 768 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 78.01%.The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion Buddhist (53.35%) and Nepali is the main language spoken by most people. The district population is 10.62% urban and 89.38% rural, and child population accounts for 10.7% of the total population.There are a total of 8,873 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Item | Value |
|---|
| Total Population | 43,709 |
| Males | 24,730 |
| Females | 18,979 |
| Sex Ratio | 768 |
| Literacy Rate | 78.01% |
Population Details
| Category | Number |
|---|
| Total | 43,709 |
| Male | 24,730 |
| Female | 18,979 |
Historic Census Data
| Year | Population |
|---|
| 1961 | 9,760 |
| 1971 | 13,010 |
| 1981 | 26,460 |
| 1991 | 31,240 |
| 2001 | 41,030 |
| 2011 | 43,709 |
Population Projections
| Year | Projected Population |
|---|
| 2025 | 50,188 |
| 2026 | 50,615 |
| 2036 | 54,174 |
Sex Ratio Info
| Area | Sex Ratio |
|---|
| Total | 768 |
| Urban | 891 |
| Rural | 754 |
| Child (0-6) | 929 |
Literacy Rates
| Group | Rate (%) |
|---|
| Total | 78.01 |
| Male | 83.30 |
| Female | 70.97 |
Urban Rural Literacy
| Area | Total (%) | Male (%) | Female (%) |
|---|
| Total | 78.01 | 83.3 | 70.97 |
| Urban | 83.81 | 87.8 | 79.34 |
| Rural | 77.34 | 82.82 | 69.89 |
Religion Data
| Religion | Population | % |
|---|
| Buddhist | 23,318 | 53.35 |
| Hindu | 14,883 | 34.05 |
| Christian | 2,660 | 6.09 |
| Other | 921 | 2.11 |
| Sikh | 816 | 1.87 |
| Muslim | 815 | 1.86 |
Caste SC ST
| Group | Population | % |
|---|
| SC | 982 | 2.25 |
| ST | 28,715 | 65.7 |
Child Population
- Children 0-6: 4,677
- Child %: 10.7
- Male child: 2,425
- Female child: 2,252
Urban Rural Split
| Type | Population | % |
|---|
| Urban | 4,644 | 10.62 |
| Rural | 39,065 | 89.38 |
Area Density Households
- Area: 4,226 sq km
- Density: 10 per sq km
- Households: 8,873
Workforce Facts
- Total workers: 23,359
- % of population: 53.44
- Male workers: 15,935
- Female workers: 7,424
Administrative Units
- Towns: 1
- Villages: 55
- Subdistricts: Available in area
Cities Towns List
- No major cities listed
- 1 town present
- 55 villages total
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is North Sikkim population? Around 43,709 in 2011.
- Sex ratio here? 768 females per 1000 males.
- Literacy rate? 78.01 percent overall.
- Urban population %? 10.62 percent.
- 2025 projection? 50,188 people.