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 6,853 sq 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
Indicator
State
National
Population Density
89 /km²
▼
379 /km²
Sex Ratio
890
▼
943
Literacy Rate
72.9%
▲
63.0%
SC Population
4.6%
▼
16.6%
ST Population
33.8%
▲
8.7%
Worker Participation
50.5%
▲
39.8%
Health & Development
Indicator
State
National
Child Stunting
23.8%
▼
33.2%
Child Wasting
13.9%
▼
18.4%
Underweight Children
14.5%
▼
29.1%
Child Anaemia
57.3%
▼
65.2%
Women Anaemia
41.4%
▼
55.3%
Full Vaccination
92.8%
▲
77.4%
Institutional Delivery
96.1%
▲
88.5%
Improved Sanitation
87.2%
▲
72.4%
Clean Cooking Fuel
74.5%
▲
54.6%
Health Insurance
24.2%
▼
41.3%
Safe Drinking Water
92.5%
▼
93.6%
Electricity Access
99.1%
▲
97.0%
Women & Gender
Indicator
State
National
Child Marriage
12.1%
▼
20.6%
Teen Pregnancy
3.5%
▼
6.6%
Female Literacy Gap
0.1%
▼
0.1%
Female Work Gap
0.2%
▼
0.2%
Economy & Infrastructure
Indicator
State
National
MSME Density
53.5 per 1k pop
▲
42.6 per 1k pop
Total MSMEs (avg per district)
5k
▼
61.7k
Manufacturing Share
20.7%
▼
24.9%
Governance
Indicator
State
National
Pending Cases
479 per lakh
▼
3585 per lakh
Cases Delayed (%)
0.1%
▼
0.4%
Monthly Disposal Ratio
0.82
▲
0.81
Safety & Crime
Indicator
State
National
SC/ST Atrocities
1.5 per lakh
▼
17.4 per lakh
Domestic Violence
0.0 per lakh
▼
12.6 per lakh
Child Abuse (POCSO)
20.5 per lakh
▼
89.0 per lakh
Cyber Crime
26.0 per lakh
▼
55.7 per lakh
District Rankings
Underweight Children
Highest
1. Gyalshing
19.3%
2. Soreng
19.3%
3. Mangan
15.3%
4. Pakyong
13.0%
5. Gangtok
13.0%
Lowest
1. Soreng
19.3%
2. Mangan
15.3%
3. Pakyong
13.0%
4. Gangtok
13.0%
5. Namchi
7.2%
Electricity Access
Highest
1. Namchi
99.6%
2. Pakyong
99.4%
3. Gangtok
99.4%
4. Mangan
98.9%
5. Gyalshing
98.8%
Lowest
1. Pakyong
99.4%
2. Gangtok
99.4%
3. Mangan
98.9%
4. Gyalshing
98.8%
5. Soreng
98.8%
Small Business Density
Highest
1. Pakyong
148.3
2. Gangtok
43.3
3. Soreng
34.8
4. Namchi
33.5
5. Gyalshing
31.5
Lowest
1. Gangtok
43.3
2. Soreng
34.8
3. Namchi
33.5
4. Gyalshing
31.5
5. Mangan
29.8
All Districts
6 of 6
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gangtok | 2,19,450 | 77.1% | 856 | 430 |
| Namchi | 1,46,850 | 72.7% | 915 | 168 |
| Gyalshing | 71,675 | 67.7% | 928 | 97 |
| Soreng | 64,760 | 69.4% | 959 | 195 |
| Pakyong | 64,133 | 70.4% | 932 | 147 |
| Mangan | 43,709 | 69.7% | 767 | 11 |
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Launch Map →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 2011
NFHS-5 (2019–21)
NJDG (2024)
CVI (2021)
Ag Census 2015–16
Udyam/MSME (2026)
NCRB SLL (2022)
eRaktKosh (2024)
GOBARdhan (2026)
Town Amenities (2011)