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North District

District in SIKKIM

North District District of SIKKIM has a total population of 43,709 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 24,730 are males while 18,979 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
43,709
📚 Literacy Rate
69.67%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
767

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how North District has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 10.70% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 767.

Total Children

4,677

10.70% of population

Boys

2,425

51.8%

Girls

2,252

48.2%

Child Sex Ratio

929

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
34.05%
Muslim
1.86%
Christian
6.09%
Sikh
1.87%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of North District stands at 767 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 83.3% while female literacy is at 70.97%, showing a gender gap of 12.33%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 2.25% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 65.70% of total population in North District.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 43,709, 23,359 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 53.44% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 73.70% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 26.30% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
17,216

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
6,143

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
20,350

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 North District district in SIKKIM?

North District district in SIKKIM has a total population of 43,709 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 24,730 males and 18,979 females.

What is the literacy rate of North District district?

The overall literacy rate of North District district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.3% and female literacy is 70.97%.

What is the sex ratio in North District district?

The sex ratio in North District district is 767 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.

What is the child population of North District district?

North District district has 4,677 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 2,425 are boys and 2,252 are girls. The child sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in North District district?

Out of the total population of 43,709, 23,359 people (53.4%) are engaged in work activities in North District district.