Sikkim Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Sikkim.
Administrative Details of Sikkim
Sikkim comprises 451 villages, of which 425 are inhabited and 26 are uninhabited. There are 9 urban towns in Sikkim. The total number of households stands at 1,29,006, spread across 7,096 square kilometers.
| Villages | 451(425 inhabited • 26 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 9 |
| Households | 1,29,006 |
| Total Area | 7,096 km² |
Sikkim Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Sikkim had 1,53,578 people in urban areas (25.2%) and 4,56,999 people in rural areas (74.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 4,56,999 | 74.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,53,578 | 25.2% |
| Total | 6,10,577 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Gender Distribution in Sikkim
The total population of Sikkim comprises 3,23,070 males (52.9%) and 2,87,507 females (47.1%). The sex ratio in Sikkim is 890 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 2,42,797 | 80,273 | 3,23,070 |
| 👩 Female | 2,14,202 | 73,305 | 2,87,507 |
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Literacy Rate in Sikkim
The literacy rate in Sikkim is 72.87% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 77.78% while female literacy is 67.37%, indicating a gender gap of 10.41 percentage points. The total literate population is 4,44,952.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 1,84,245 | 67,024 | 2,51,269 |
| Literate (Female) | 1,37,685 | 55,998 | 1,93,683 |
| Total Literate | 3,21,930 | 1,23,022 | 4,44,952 |
Literacy rates by gender.
Sikkim District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Sikkim has 4 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
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All States in India by Population
India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Sikkim has a population of 6,10,577. Click any state to view detailed demographics.
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List of Districts in Sikkim
Complete list of all 4 districts in Sikkim.
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About Sikkim Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Sikkim has a total population of 6,10,577 with a literacy rate of 72.87% and a sex ratio of 890 females per 1000 males.
Sikkim comprises 4 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Sikkim including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.