West District
District in SIKKIM
West District District of SIKKIM has a total population of 1,36,435 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 70,238 are males while 66,197 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,36,435
- 📚 Literacy Rate
- 68.48%
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 942
- 🏙️ Urbanization
- N/A
per 1000 males
Urban Population
Compare with Census 2001
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👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 11.51% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 942.
Total Children
15,706
11.51% of population
Boys
7,996
50.9%
Girls
7,710
49.1%
Child Sex Ratio
964
girls per 1000 boys
Religion Breakdown
Demographics & Social Profile
The text sex ratio of West District stands at 942 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 83.53% while female literacy is at 70.86%, showing a gender gap of 12.67%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 4.35% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 42.38% of total population in West District.
Workforce Statistics
Out of the total population of 1,36,435, 70,348 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 51.56% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 72.82% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 27.18% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 51,225
- Marginal Workers
- 19,123
- Non-Workers
- 66,087
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Sex Ratio Profile
Population breakdown: 70,238 males (51.5%) and 66,197 females (48.5%) out of 1,36,435 total population.
Literacy Performance
Literacy rate for District is % out of 93,432 total literate population.
Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)
Literacy rates: Male 83.53%, Female 70.86%, Overall %. Gender gap is 12.7%.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of West District district in SIKKIM?
West District district in SIKKIM has a total population of 1,36,435 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 70,238 males and 66,197 females.
What is the literacy rate of West District district?
The overall literacy rate of West District district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.53% and female literacy is 70.86%.
What is the sex ratio in West District district?
The sex ratio in West District district is 942 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.
What is the child population of West District district?
West District district has 15,706 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 7,996 are boys and 7,710 are girls. The child sex ratio is 964 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in West District district?
Out of the total population of 1,36,435, 70,348 people (51.6%) are engaged in work activities in West District district.