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. In 2011 there were total 4,644 families residing in urban areas while 39,065 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 89.38% living in rural areas and 10.62% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 78.01%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 43,709
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 78.01%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 767
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 10.6%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 78.01%.
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
- Marginal Workers
- 6,143
- Non-Workers
- 20,350
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 24,730 males (56.6%) and 18,979 females (43.4%) out of 43,709 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is 78.01% out of 30,450 total literate population.
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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 78.01%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is North District district urban or rural?
North District district has 10.6% urban population and 89.4% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.