Sikkim Statistics
Aggregated Census 2011 Data for the State
Sikkim has a total population of 6,10,577 as per the 2011 Census. The state is divided into 8 districts. The census reveals that 25.15% of the population lives in urban areas while 74.85% resides in rural villages.
- Total Population
- 6,10,577
- Avg Literacy Rate
- 81.42%
- Avg Sex Ratio
- 890
- Urban / Rural
- 25.2% / 74.8%
Demographic Profile
The average literacy rate in Sikkim is 81.42%. The gender ratio stands at 890 females per 1000 males.
The Scheduled Caste population in Sikkim is 28,275, while Scheduled Tribes account for 2,06,360.
Workforce breakdown
In terms of workforce, Sikkim has 3,08,138 total workers, with 74.77% being Main Workers.
- Main Workers
- 2,30,397
- Marginal Workers
- 77,741
- Non-Workers
- 3,02,439
Districts in Sikkim (8)
East District
#Population: 2,83,583
Literacy: 75.58%
East District
#Population: 2,83,583
Literacy: 83.85%
South District
#Population: 1,46,850
Literacy: 72.69%
South District
#Population: 1,46,850
Literacy: 81.42%
West District
#Population: 1,36,435
Literacy: 77.39%
West District
#Population: 1,36,435
Literacy: 68.48%
North District
#Population: 43,709
Literacy: 78.01%
North District
#Population: 43,709
Literacy: 69.67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sikkim according to Census 2011?
As per the Census 2011, Sikkim has a total population of 6,10,577. Out of this, 3,23,070 are males and 2,87,507 are females.
What is the literacy rate of Sikkim?
The literacy rate of Sikkim is 81.42% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at N/A% while female literacy is N/A%.
How many districts are there in Sikkim?
Sikkim has 8 districts as per the administrative divisions during Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sikkim?
The sex ratio of Sikkim is 890 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.