Gangtok
District in Sikkim
Gangtok is a district in Sikkim with a population of 2.2 Lakh spread across 511 sq km. Its literacy rate of 77.1% is above the state average of 72.9% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 856 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 890. Some values for this district are area-proportional estimates based on parent district data.
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 53.2% | 46.3% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 37.9% | 41.4% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 84.8% | 85.8% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 950.545 | 959.043 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 66.4% | 59.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 18.5% | 18.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 27 | 11.5 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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~ Values marked with ~ are area-proportional estimates or inherited from a parent district.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Gangtok district?
Gangtok has a population of 2.2 Lakh according to the Census 2011, with a density of 430 people per sq km across 511 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Gangtok?
Gangtok has a literacy rate of 77.1%, which is above the Sikkim average of 72.9% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Gangtok compare to Sikkim?
Gangtok has a sex ratio of 856 (below state average of 890) and a literacy rate of 77.1% (above state average of 72.9%).
What data sources are used for Gangtok?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.