East District Population
As per the 2011 Census, East District District has a population of 2.84 Lac (2,83,583) with 1.51 Lac (1,51,432) males and 1.32 Lac (1,32,151) females.The sex ratio in East District is 873, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of East District District is 27.98 k (27,984) which is 9.87% of East District District overall population, Child sex Ratio of East District District is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, East District District is listed as part of SIKKIM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- East District Population Census 2011
- East District Population 2024
- Hindu Population
- Muslim Population
- All Religion Population
- Urban Population
- Rural Population
- Literacy Rate
- Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
- Sex Ratio
- Historical Census 1901 to 2011
- Population Projections Up to 2036
East District Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, East District District current estimated population is projected to be 3.23 Lac (3,22,842), indicating a 13.84% increased from East District's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.71 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.51 Lac.
East District Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, East District District estimated population is projected to be 3.26 Lac (3,25,613), projecting a 14.82% increased from East District's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.73 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.53 Lac.
East District Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in East District District, with a total Hindu population of 1.78 Lac (1,77,910), accounting for 62.74% of the East District District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 96.91 k (96,905), and the Hindu female population is around 81.01 k (81,005).
East District Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in East District District, with a total Buddhist population of 72.46 k (72,455), accounting for 25.55% of the East District District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 36.60 k (36,602), and the Buddhist female population is around 35.85 k (35,853).
East District Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 1,77,910 | 62.74% |
| Buddhist | 72,455 | 25.55% |
| Christian | 23,398 | 8.25% |
| Muslim | 6,198 | 2.19% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 1,726 | 0.61% |
| Sikh | 861 | 0.3% |
| Religion not stated | 821 | 0.29% |
| Jain | 214 | 0.08% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationEast District Urban Population
The Urban population of East District District is 1.22 Lac (1,22,487), with 64.29 k (64,285) being males and 58.20 k (58,202) being females, making up 43.19% of the East District total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 906 females for every 1000 males.
East District Rural Population
The Rural population of East District District is 1.61 Lac (1,61,096), with 87.15 k (87,147) being males and 73.95 k (73,949) being females, making up 56.81% of the East District total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 849 females for every 1000 males.
East District Literacy Rate
East District District has a literacy rate of 83.85% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of East District District is 88.47 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of East District District is 78.5 higher than national average of 64.63%. In East District District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.9%, while in the rural regions of East District District, it is around 79.99%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of East District
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83.85 | 88.47 | 78.5 |
| Urban Area | 88.9 | 92.5 | 84.91 |
| Rural Area | 79.99 | 85.5 | 73.4 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in East District
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84.44 | 89.33 | 78.5 |
| Buddhist | 82.73 | 87.1 | 78.26 |
| Christian | 84.56 | 88.65 | 80.57 |
| Muslim | 75.79 | 77.76 | 71.4 |
East District Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in East District District is 15.31 k (15,305) with 7.74 k (7,743) males and 7.56 k (7,562) females, which is 5.4% of East District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 977 females for every 1000 males.
East District Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in East District District is 78.44 k (78,436) with 39.48 k (39,479) males and 38.96 k (38,957) females, which is 27.66% of East District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of East District
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 873 |
| Urban Area | 906 |
| Rural Area | 849 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in East District
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 836 |
| Buddhist | 980 |
| Christian | 1019 |
| Muslim | 481 |
East District Area & Households
The Total Area of East District District is 954 Square KM, with a population density of 297 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in East District District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in East District District are 123.The Total Number of households in East District District are 61.57 k(61,567).
East District Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In East District District, there are about 1.40 Lac (1,39,678) workers, making up nearly 49.25% of the East District District total population. Out of these, around 92.35 k (92,351) are male workers, and about 47.33 k (47,327) are female workers.
East District - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, East District district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 56,704, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 2,83,583 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 62.07% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 38.94%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961, N.A.:-, , , ) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
East District District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 56,704 to 2,83,583.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 62.07%.
- The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
| Census Year | Population | Variation | Variation % | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | N.A. | ----- | ----- | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1911 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1921 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1931 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1941 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1951 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1961 | 56.70 k | N.A. | N.A. | 30.09 k | 26.61 k |
| 1971 | 85.62 k | 28.92 k | 50.99640237 | 47.82 k | 37.80 k |
| 1981 | 1.39 Lac | 53.14 k | 62.06538116 | 77.23 k | 61.53 k |
| 1991 | 1.78 Lac | 39.69 k | 28.60293164 | 95.99 k | 82.47 k |
| 2001 | 2.45 Lac | 66.59 k | 37.31423576 | 1.33 Lac | 1.12 Lac |
| 2011 | 2.84 Lac | 38.54 k | 15.72926869 | 1.51 Lac | 1.32 Lac |
| N.A.:- | In Sikkim the figures at state level are given for all the census years commencing from | ||||
| 1901 to 2011. But at the district level the figures are presented from 1961 onward | |||||
| in the case of North and East districts and from 1971 in respect of all the four districts | |||||
| due to non availbility of information at district level prior to this period. |
East District - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.23 Lac (3,22,842) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.26 Lac (3,25,613) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.28 Lac (3,28,384) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.31 Lac (3,30,693) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.33 Lac (3,33,465) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.36 Lac (3,36,236) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.39 Lac (3,38,545) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.41 Lac (3,40,854) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.43 Lac (3,43,164) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.45 Lac (3,45,011) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.47 Lac (3,47,320) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.49 Lac (3,49,168) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.51 Lac (3,51,477) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that East District District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.51 Lac (3,51,477), with a male population of 1.86 Lac (1,85,912) and a female population of 1.66 Lac (1,65,532). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from East District District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.