Soreng
District in Sikkim
Soreng is a district in Sikkim with a population of 64.8k spread across 332 sq km. Its literacy rate of 69.4% is below the state average of 72.9% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males, above 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 ~ | 43.9% | 46.3% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use ~ | 44.9% | 41.4% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene ~ | 92.4% | 85.8% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 977.467 | 959.043 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size ~ | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) ~ | 64.2% | 59.6% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | — | — | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 22.7% | 18.5% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking ~ | 2 | 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 Soreng district?
Soreng has a population of 64.8k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 195 people per sq km across 332 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Soreng?
Soreng has a literacy rate of 69.4%, which is below the Sikkim average of 72.9% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Soreng compare to Sikkim?
Soreng has a sex ratio of 959 (above state average of 890) and a literacy rate of 69.4% (below state average of 72.9%).
What data sources are used for Soreng?
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.