North District District - Population, Sex Ratio & Literacy Rate
North District is a district in Sikkim, India, with 2 tehsils and 52 villages. As per Census 2011, the total population is 43709, sex ratio is 76.74% females per 1,000 males, and the overall literacy rate is 69.67%.
ℹ️ Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011
District at a Glance
North District
StateSikkim
Area4226.00 sq km
Nearest RailwayNew Jalpaiguri Railway Station
Nearest AirportPakyong Airport, Sikkim
District Code241
Census Year2011
Total Population
43709
Sex Ratio
76.74%
Literacy Rate
69.67%
Total Tehsils
2
Total Villages
52
Households
8873
Administrative Overview of North District
| District | North District |
| State | Sikkim |
| Country | India |
| Total Area | 4226.00 |
| Total Tehsils | 2 |
| Total Villages | 52 |
| Total Households | 8873 |
| Nearest Railway Station | New Jalpaiguri Railway Station |
| Nearest Airport | Pakyong Airport, Sikkim |
| Latitude / Longitude | 27.666667, 88.5 |
| Census Year | 2011 |
Population of North District - (Census 2011)
| Total (0-6 Yrs) | 4677 |
| Male (0-6 Yrs) | 2425 |
| Female (0-6 Yrs) | 2252 |
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Religion Population in North District
| Religion | Population Share | Population | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 14883 | 34.05% | |
| Muslim | 815 | 1.86% | |
| Sikh | 816 | 1.87% | |
| Christian | 2660 | 6.09% | |
| Jain | 35 | 0.08% | |
| Buddhist | 23318 | 53.35% |
Literacy Rate in North District
Workers in North District
Tehsils List in North District
| # | Tehsils Name | Population | Total Villages | Sex Ratio | Literacy Rate |
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ℹ️ About This Data
Population figures cover all persons usually residing in North District district. 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.