North District Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for North District district in Sikkim.
Administrative Details of North District
North District comprises 55 villages, of which 52 are inhabited and 3 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 8,873, spread across 4,226 square kilometers.
| Villages | 55(52 inhabited • 3 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 8,873 |
| Total Area | 4,226 km² |
North District Urban & Rural Population
North District had 4,644 people in urban areas (10.6%) and 39,065 people in rural areas (89.4%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 39,065 | 89.4% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 4,644 | 10.6% |
| Total | 43,709 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in North District
The total population comprises 24,730 males (56.6%) and 18,979 females (43.4%). The sex ratio is 767 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 22,274 | 2,456 | 24,730 |
| 👩 Female | 16,791 | 2,188 | 18,979 |
Literacy Rate in North District
The literacy rate is 69.67%. Male literacy stands at 75.13% while female literacy is 62.55%, indicating a gender gap of 12.58 percentage points. The total literate population is 30,450.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 16,694 | 1,885 | 18,579 |
| Literate (Female) | 10,354 | 1,517 | 11,871 |
| Total Literate | 27,048 | 3,402 | 30,450 |
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About North District Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, North District in Sikkim has a total population of 43,709 with a literacy rate of 69.67% and a sex ratio of 767 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for North District district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.