South District Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for South District district in Sikkim.
Administrative Details of South District
South District comprises 148 villages, of which 140 are inhabited and 8 are uninhabited. There are 2 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 30,543, spread across 750 square kilometers.
| Villages | 148(140 inhabited • 8 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 2 |
| Households | 30,543 |
| Total Area | 750 km² |
South District Urban & Rural Population
South District had 21,199 people in urban areas (14.4%) and 1,25,651 people in rural areas (85.6%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,25,651 | 85.6% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 21,199 | 14.4% |
| Total | 1,46,850 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in South District
The total population comprises 76,670 males (52.2%) and 70,180 females (47.8%). The sex ratio is 915 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 65,848 | 10,822 | 76,670 |
| 👩 Female | 59,803 | 10,377 | 70,180 |
Literacy Rate in South District
The literacy rate is 72.69%. Male literacy stands at 77.42% while female literacy is 67.52%, indicating a gender gap of 9.90 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,06,741.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 50,339 | 9,018 | 59,357 |
| Literate (Female) | 39,427 | 7,957 | 47,384 |
| Total Literate | 89,766 | 16,975 | 1,06,741 |
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About South District Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, South District in Sikkim has a total population of 1,46,850 with a literacy rate of 72.69% and a sex ratio of 915 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for South District district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.