South District
District in SIKKIM
South District District of SIKKIM has a total population of 1,46,850 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 76,670 are males while 70,180 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,46,850
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 72.69%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 915
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.72% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 915.
Total Children
15,744
10.72% of population
Boys
8,063
51.2%
Girls
7,681
48.8%
Child Sex Ratio
953
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of South District stands at 915 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 86.52% while female literacy is at 75.82%, showing a gender gap of 10.70%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.12% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 28.19% of total population in South District.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 1,46,850, 74,753 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 50.90% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 68.09% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 31.91% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 50,898
- Marginal Workers
- 23,855
- Non-Workers
- 72,097
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 76,670 males (52.2%) and 70,180 females (47.8%) out of 1,46,850 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,06,741 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 86.52%, Female 75.82%, Overall %. Gender gap is 10.7%.
Other Districts in SIKKIM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of South District district in SIKKIM?
South District district in SIKKIM has a total population of 1,46,850 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 76,670 males and 70,180 females.
What is the literacy rate of South District district?
The overall literacy rate of South District district is N/A%. Male literacy is 86.52% and female literacy is 75.82%.
What is the sex ratio in South District district?
The sex ratio in South District district is 915 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of South District district?
South District district has 15,744 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 8,063 are boys and 7,681 are girls. The child sex ratio is 953 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in South District district?
Out of the total population of 1,46,850, 74,753 people (50.9%) are engaged in work activities in South District district.