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East District

District in SIKKIM

East District District of SIKKIM has a total population of 2,83,583 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,51,432 are males while 1,32,151 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
2,83,583
📚 Literacy Rate
75.58%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
873

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how East District has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 9.87% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 873.

Total Children

27,984

9.87% of population

Boys

14,277

51.0%

Girls

13,707

49.0%

Child Sex Ratio

960

girls per 1000 boys

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
62.74%
Muslim
2.19%
Christian
8.25%
Sikh
0.30%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of East District stands at 873 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 88.47% while female literacy is at 78.5%, showing a gender gap of 9.97%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 5.40% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 27.66% of total population in East District.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 2,83,583, 1,39,678 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 49.25% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 79.51% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 20.49% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
1,11,058

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
28,620

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
1,43,905

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in SIKKIM

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of East District district in SIKKIM?

East District district in SIKKIM has a total population of 2,83,583 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,51,432 males and 1,32,151 females.

What is the literacy rate of East District district?

The overall literacy rate of East District district is N/A%. Male literacy is 88.47% and female literacy is 78.5%.

What is the sex ratio in East District district?

The sex ratio in East District district is 873 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of East District district?

East District district has 27,984 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 14,277 are boys and 13,707 are girls. The child sex ratio is 960 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in East District district?

Out of the total population of 2,83,583, 1,39,678 people (49.3%) are engaged in work activities in East District district.