Pakyong Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Pakyong Population 2026
49,060 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
49,958
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 • 10.2% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 1014
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 1,847
Girls 1,873
Literacy Gap
9.4% Diff Male Literacy 74.4%
Female Literacy 65.0%
SC Population
2,015
5.5% of total
ST Population
11,589
31.8% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 54%
Main Workers 15,007
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 4,816
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 45.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 36.8%
Agricultural Laborers 15.6%
Household Industries 1.9%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Pakyong in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Pakyong in 2026 is 48,979. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Pakyong? ▼
The literacy rate of Pakyong is 69.86% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Pakyong? ▼
The sex ratio of Pakyong is 936 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Pakyong in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Pakyong in 2027 is 49,958. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Pakyong population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Pakyong. The Census 2011 population was 36,392. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Pakyong in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Pakyong had a total population of 36,392. This comprised 18,795 males and 17,597 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in East District District
#2 of 3
By population size
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Rank in Sikkim
#4 of 5
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Pakyong | East District Avg | Sikkim Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 69.86% | 72.69% ↓ 2.8%
| 72.3% ↓ 2.4%
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| Sex Ratio | 936 | 906 ↑ 30 | 907 ↑ 29 |