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. In 2011 there were total 21,199 families residing in urban areas while 1,25,651 families were living in rural areas. The district population is mostly Rural, with 85.56% living in rural areas and 14.44% in urban areas. The district has a total literacy rate of 81.42%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,46,850
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 81.42%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 915
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- 14.4%
per 1000 males
Urban Population
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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 81.42%.
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 81.42% out of 1,06,741 total literate population.
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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 81.42%. Male literacy is N/A% and female literacy is N/A%.
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.
Is South District district urban or rural?
South District district has 14.4% urban population and 85.6% rural population. The district is predominantly rural in nature.
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.