Sikkim
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 6.1 Lakh
- 0.1% of India
- Districts
- 6
- Avg 1 Lakh each
- Area
- 6,853 km²
- 89 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 81.4%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 890
- India: 943
- Rank
- 32nd
- of 36 by population
Sikkim is India's 32nd most populous state with a population of 6.1 Lakh spread across 6 districts covering 6,853sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 81.4%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Sikkim · district average 101.7%, 20th of 36 states
All 4 on the map →MSME Density in Sikkim · district average 53.5 per 1,000 people, 11th of 36 states
All 6 on the map →Women Literacy in Sikkim · district average 87.3%, 6th of 36 states
All 6 on the map →Health Insurance in Sikkim · district average 24.2%, 28th of 36 states
All 6 on the map →Demographics
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | 2,19,450 | 85.4% | 856 | 430 |
| Namchi | 1,46,850 | 81.4% | 915 | 168 |
| Gyalshing | 71,675 | 77.1% | 928 | 97 |
| Soreng | 64,760 | 77.7% | 959 | 195 |
| Pakyong | 64,133 | 78.6% | 932 | 147 |
| Mangan | 43,709 | 78.0% | 767 | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sikkim?
Sikkim has a population of 6.1 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 32nd most populous state. The population is spread across 6 districts.
How many districts are in Sikkim?
Sikkim has 6 districts covering a total area of 6,853 sq km.
Which district in Sikkim has the highest literacy rate?
Gangtok has the highest literacy rate in Sikkim at 85.4%, compared to the state average of 81.4%.
What is Sikkim's sex ratio?
Sikkim has a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.