Namchi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Namchi Population 2026
1,33,319 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
1,35,762
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 966
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 5,129
Girls 4,957
Literacy Gap
9.7% Diff Male Literacy 79.2%
Female Literacy 69.5%
SC Population
4,602
4.7% of total
ST Population
24,875
25.2% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: services & industries
Worker Participation Rate 49%
Main Workers 34,697
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 14,078
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 48.8%
Cultivators (Farmers) 45.2%
Agricultural Laborers 4.3%
Household Industries 1.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Namchi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Namchi in 2026 is 1,33,100. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Namchi? ▼
The literacy rate of Namchi is 74.51% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Namchi? ▼
The sex ratio of Namchi is 926 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Namchi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Namchi in 2027 is 1,35,762. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Namchi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Namchi. The Census 2011 population was 98,895. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Namchi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Namchi had a total population of 98,895. This comprised 51,339 males and 47,556 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in South District District
#1 of 2
By population size
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Rank in Sikkim
#2 of 5
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Namchi | South District Avg | Sikkim Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 74.51% | 71.72% ↑ 2.8%
| 72.3% ↑ 2.2%
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| Sex Ratio | 926 | 910 ↑ 17 | 907 ↑ 19 |