Gangtok Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Gangtok Population 2026
2,95,839 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
3,01,258
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 9.7% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 951
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 10,919
Girls 10,379
Literacy Gap
9.7% Diff Male Literacy 81.6%
Female Literacy 71.9%
SC Population
12,065
5.5% of total
ST Population
61,582
28.1% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 87,541
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 19,980
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 73.4%
Cultivators (Farmers) 18.7%
Agricultural Laborers 6.1%
Household Industries 1.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gangtok in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Gangtok in 2026 is 2,95,351. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Gangtok? ▼
The literacy rate of Gangtok is 77.09% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Gangtok? ▼
The sex ratio of Gangtok is 856 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Gangtok in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Gangtok in 2027 is 3,01,258. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Gangtok population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Gangtok. The Census 2011 population was 2,19,450. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Gangtok in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Gangtok had a total population of 2,19,450. This comprised 1,18,229 males and 1,01,221 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in East District District
#1 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Sikkim
#1 of 5
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Gangtok | East District Avg | Sikkim Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 77.09% | 72.69% ↑ 4.4%
| 72.3% ↑ 4.8%
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| Sex Ratio | 856 | 906 ↓ 50 | 907 ↓ 51 |