Sikkim

District-Level Data & Statistics

Population
6.1 Lakh
0.1% of India
Districts
6
Area
6,853 km²
Literacy Rate
72.9%
National: 63.0%
Sex Ratio
890
National: 943

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 72.9%, above the national average of 63.0%. With a sex ratio of 890 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.

Demographics

IndicatorStateNational
Population Density89 /km²▼379 /km²
Sex Ratio890▼943
Literacy Rate72.9%▲63.0%
SC Population4.6%▼16.6%
ST Population33.8%▲8.7%
Worker Participation50.5%▲39.8%

Health & Development

IndicatorStateNational
Child Stunting23.8%▼33.2%
Child Wasting13.9%▼18.4%
Underweight Children14.5%▼29.1%
Child Anaemia57.3%▼65.2%
Women Anaemia41.4%▼55.3%
Full Vaccination92.8%▲77.4%
Institutional Delivery96.1%▲88.5%
Improved Sanitation87.2%▲72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel74.5%▲54.6%
Health Insurance24.2%▼41.3%
Safe Drinking Water92.5%▼93.6%
Electricity Access99.1%▲97.0%

Women & Gender

IndicatorStateNational
Child Marriage12.1%▼20.6%
Teen Pregnancy3.5%▼6.6%
Female Literacy Gap10.8%▼14.1%
Female Work Gap19.3%▼23.9%

Economy & Infrastructure

IndicatorStateNational
MSME Density53.5 per 1k pop▲42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)5k▼61.7k
Manufacturing Share20.7%▼24.9%

Governance

IndicatorStateNational
Pending Cases479 per lakh▼3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)8.4%▼35.5%
Monthly Disposal Ratio0.82▲0.81

Safety & Crime

IndicatorStateNational
SC/ST Atrocities1.5 per lakh▼17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence0.0 per lakh▼12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)20.5 per lakh▼89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime26.0 per lakh▼55.7 per lakh

District Rankings

Underweight Children

Highest
1. Gyalshing19.3%
2. Soreng19.3%
3. Mangan15.3%
4. Pakyong13.0%
5. Gangtok13.0%
Lowest
1. Soreng19.3%
2. Mangan15.3%
3. Pakyong13.0%
4. Gangtok13.0%
5. Namchi7.2%

Electricity Access

Highest
1. Namchi99.6%
2. Pakyong99.4%
3. Gangtok99.4%
4. Mangan98.9%
5. Gyalshing98.8%
Lowest
1. Pakyong99.4%
2. Gangtok99.4%
3. Mangan98.9%
4. Gyalshing98.8%
5. Soreng98.8%

Small Business Density

Highest
1. Pakyong148.3
2. Gangtok43.3
3. Soreng34.8
4. Namchi33.5
5. Gyalshing31.5
Lowest
1. Gangtok43.3
2. Soreng34.8
3. Namchi33.5
4. Gyalshing31.5
5. Mangan29.8

All Districts

6 districts
DistrictPopulationLiteracy %Sex RatioDensity /km²
Gangtok2,19,45077.1%856430
Namchi1,46,85072.7%915168
Gyalshing71,67567.7%92897
Soreng64,76069.4%959195
Pakyong64,13370.4%932147
Mangan43,70969.7%76711
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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 77.1%, compared to the state average of 72.9%.

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

Census 2011NFHS-5 (2019–21)NJDG (2024)CVI (2021)Ag Census 2015–16Udyam/MSME (2026)NCRB SLL (2022)eRaktKosh (2024)GOBARdhan (2026)Town Amenities (2011)
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