Sikkim - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
Sikkim is a state in India with 4 districts, 9 tehsils and 451 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 610577, sex ratio is 889.92% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 72.87%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
State at a Glance
Sikkim
CapitalGangtok
High CourtSikkim High Court
Area7096 sq km
State Code10
Census Year2011
Total Population
610577
Sex Ratio
889.92%
Literacy Rate
72.87%
Districts
4
Villages
451
Households
129006
Administrative Overview of Sikkim
| State | Sikkim |
| Country | India |
| Capital | Gangtok |
| High Court | Sikkim High Court |
| Total Area | 7096 |
| Total Districts | 4 |
| Total Tehsils | 9 |
| Total Villages | 451 |
| Total Households | 129006 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of Sikkim - (Census 2011)
Total Population by Gender
Total
610577
Male
323070
Female
287507
Sex Ratio
889.92%females per 1,000 males
Children Population (Age 0-6 Years)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 64111 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 32761 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 31350 |
Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
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Religion Population in Sikkim
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 352662 | 57.76% | |
| Muslim | 9867 | 1.62% | |
| Sikh | 1868 | 0.31% | |
| Christian | 60522 | 9.91% | |
| Jain | 314 | 0.05% | |
| Buddhist | 167216 | 27.39% |
Literacy Rate in Sikkim
Literate Population & Literacy Rate by Gender
Total Literates
444952
72.87%
Male Literates
251269
77.78%
Female Literates
193683
67.37%
Workers in Sikkim
Total Workers & Work Participation Rate by Gender
Total Workers
308138
50.47%
Male Workers
194358
60.16%
Female Workers
113780
39.57%
Districts List in Sikkim
| # | Districts Name | Population | Total Tehsils | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in Sikkim state. Literacy rate includes persons aged 7+ who can read and write. Sex ratio = females per 1,000 males. Worker participation rate = workers as % of total population.