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. In 2011 there were total 1,22,487 families residing in urban areas while 1,61,096 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 56.81% living in rural areas and 43.19% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 83.85%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 2,83,583
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 83.85%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 873
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 43.2%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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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 83.85%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 28,620
- Non-Workers
- 1,43,905
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 1,51,432 males (53.4%) and 1,32,151 females (46.6%) out of 2,83,583 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 83.85% out of 2,14,329 total literate population.
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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 83.85%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is East District district urban or rural?
East District district has 43.2% urban population and 56.8% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.