West Sikkim District - Population 2011-2024
An official Census 2011 detail of West 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 West Sikkim District of Sikkim.
In 2011, West Sikkim had population of 136,435 of which male and female were 70,238 and 66,197 respectively. In 2001 census, West Sikkim had a population of 123,256 of which males
were 63,912 and remaining 59,344 were females. West Sikkim District population
constituted 22.35 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for West Sikkim District was at 22.79
percent of Maharashtra population.
There was change of 10.69 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, West Sikkim District recorded increase
of 25.57 percent to its population compared to 1991.
West Sikkim Literacy Rate
Average literacy rate of West Sikkim in 2011 were 77.39 compared to 77.39 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 83.53 and 70.86 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 66.82 and 50.11 in West Sikkim District. Total literate in West Sikkim District were 93,432 of which male and female were 51,988 and 41,444 respectively. In 2001, West Sikkim District had 60,628 in its district.
West Sikkim Sex Ratio
With regards to Sex Ratio in West Sikkim, it stood at 942 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 929. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 966 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.
West Sikkim District Religion Data
| Description | Percentage | Population 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 55.18 % | 75,286 |
| Muslims | 0.71 % | 965 |
| Christian | 9.53 % | 13,002 |
| Sikh | 0.03 % | 40 |
| Buddhist | 26.67 % | 36,390 |
| Jain | 0.01 % | 20 |
| Others | 7.68 % | 10,477 |
| Not Stated | 0.19 % | 255 |
West Sikkim Population 2024
What is the population of West Sikkim district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of West Sikkim was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future West Sikkim 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.| Year | Projected Population | |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 136,435 | 1.36 Lakhs |
| 2021 | 148,800 | 1.49 Lakhs |
| 2022 | 149,900 | 1.50 Lakhs |
| 2023 | 150,900 | 1.51 Lakhs |
| 2024 | 151,800 | 1.52 Lakhs |
| 2025 | 152,500 | 1.53 Lakhs |
| 2026 | 153,100 | 1.53 Lakhs |
| 2027 | 153,600 | 1.54 Lakhs |
| 2028 | 154,100 | 1.54 Lakhs |
| 2029 | 154,500 | 1.55 Lakhs |
| 2030 | 154,800 | 1.55 Lakhs |
| 2031 | 155,100 | 1.55 Lakhs |
West Sikkim Population 2011 - 2001
| Description | 2011 | 2001 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.36 Lakhs | 1.23 Lakhs |
| Actual Population | 136,435 | 123,256 |
| Male | 70,238 | 63,912 |
| Female | 66,197 | 59,344 |
| Population Growth | 10.69% | 25.57% |
| Area Sq. Km | 1,166 | 1,166 |
| Density/km2 | 117 | 106 |
| Proportion to Sikkim Population | 22.35% | 22.79% |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 942 | 929 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 964 | 966 |
| Average Literacy | 77.39 | 58.80 |
| Male Literacy | 83.53 | 66.82 |
| Female Literacy | 70.86 | 50.11 |
| Total Child Population (0-6 Age) | 15,706 | 20,153 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 11.51% | 16.35% |
West Sikkim Child Population
In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including West Sikkim. There were total 15,706 children under age of 0-6 against 20,153 of 2001 census. Of total 15,706 male and female were 7,996 and 7,710 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 964 compared to 966 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 11.51 percent of West Sikkim District compared to 16.35 percent of 2001. There was net change of -4.84 percent in this compared to previous census of India.
West Sikkim Houseless Data
In 2011, total 12 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in West Sikkim district of Sikkim. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 49. This approx 0.035914538058416% of total population of West Sikkim district.
West Sikkim District Density
The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of West Sikkim district for 2011 is 117 people per sq. km. In 2001, West Sikkim district density was at 106 people per sq. km. West Sikkim district administers 1,166 square kilometers of areas.
West Sikkim District Urban/Rural 2011
Out of the total West Sikkim population for 2011 census, 3.85 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 5,248 people lives in urban areas of which males are 2,710 and females are 2,538.
Sex Ratio in urban region of West Sikkim district is 937 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in West Sikkim district was 967 in 2011 census.
Child population (0-6) in urban region was 539 of which males and females were 274 and 265. This child population figure of West Sikkim district is 10.11 % of total urban population.
Average literacy rate in West Sikkim district as per census 2011 is 89.34 % of which males and females are 93.47 % and 84.91 % literates respectively.
In actual number 4,207 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 2,277 and 1,930 respectively.
As per 2011 census, 96.15 % population of West Sikkim districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total West Sikkim district population living in rural areas is 131,187 of which males and females are 67,528 and 63,659 respectively.
In rural areas of West Sikkim district, sex ratio is 943 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of West Sikkim district is considered, figure is 964 girls per 1000 boys.
Child population in the age 0-6 is 15,167 in rural areas of which males were 7,722 and females were 7,445. The child population comprises 11.44 % of total rural population of West Sikkim district.
Literacy rate in rural areas of West Sikkim district is 76.90 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 83.12 and 70.29 percent respectively.
In total, 89,225 people were literate of which males and females were 49,711 and 39,514 respectively.
All details regarding West Sikkim District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of West Sikkim District.
| Description | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|
| Population (%) | 96.15 % | 3.85 % |
| Total Population | 131,187 | 5,248 |
| Male Population | 67,528 | 2,710 |
| Female Population | 63,659 | 2,538 |
| Sex Ratio | 943 | 937 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6) | 964 | 967 |
| Child Population (0-6) | 15,167 | 539 |
| Male Child(0-6) | 7,722 | 274 |
| Female Child(0-6) | 7,445 | 265 |
| Child Percentage (0-6) | 11.56 % | 10.27 % |
| Male Child Percentage | 11.44 % | 10.11 % |
| Female Child Percentage | 11.70 % | 10.44 % |
| Literates | 89,225 | 4,207 |
| Male Literates | 49,711 | 2,277 |
| Female Literates | 39,514 | 1,930 |
| Average Literacy | 76.90 % | 89.34 % |
| Male Literacy | 83.12 % | 93.47 % |
| Female Literacy | 70.29 % | 84.91 % |
City/Metros in West Sikkim District
| Urban Agglomerations inside West Sikkim District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Sikkim District | |||
| Cities inside West Sikkim District | Population | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Urban Agglomeration inside West Sikkim District | |||