West District Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for West District district in Sikkim.
Administrative Details of West District
West District comprises 125 villages, of which 119 are inhabited and 6 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 28,023, spread across 1,166 square kilometers.
| Villages | 125(119 inhabited • 6 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 28,023 |
| Total Area | 1,166 km² |
West District Urban & Rural Population
West District had 5,248 people in urban areas (3.8%) and 1,31,187 people in rural areas (96.2%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,31,187 | 96.2% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 5,248 | 3.8% |
| Total | 1,36,435 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in West District
The total population comprises 70,238 males (51.5%) and 66,197 females (48.5%). The sex ratio is 942 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 67,528 | 2,710 | 70,238 |
| 👩 Female | 63,659 | 2,538 | 66,197 |
Literacy Rate in West District
The literacy rate is 68.48%. Male literacy stands at 74.02% while female literacy is 62.61%, indicating a gender gap of 11.41 percentage points. The total literate population is 93,432.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 49,711 | 2,277 | 51,988 |
| Literate (Female) | 39,514 | 1,930 | 41,444 |
| Total Literate | 89,225 | 4,207 | 93,432 |
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About West District Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, West District in Sikkim has a total population of 1,36,435 with a literacy rate of 68.48% and a sex ratio of 942 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for West District district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.