Gangtok Population in 2025

In 2025, Gangtok Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 2.52 Lac (2,51,975), indicating a 14.82% increased from Gangtok's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.35 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.17 Lac.

Gangtok Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Gangtok Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 2.54 Lac (2,54,119), projecting a 15.8% increased from Gangtok's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 1.36 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.18 Lac.

Gangtok Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Gangtok Tehsil has a population of 2.19 Lac (2,19,450) with 1.18 Lac (1,18,229) males and 1.01 Lac (1,01,221) females.The sex ratio in Gangtok is 857, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gangtok Tehsil is 21.30 k (21,298) which is 9.71% of Gangtok Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gangtok Tehsil is 951 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Gangtok Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the East District District in the state of SIKKIM in India.

Gangtok Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gangtok Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.37 Lac (1,37,050), accounting for 62.45% of the Gangtok Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 75.57 k (75,569), and the Hindu female population is around 61.48 k (61,481).

Gangtok Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Gangtok Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 55.90 k (55,901), accounting for 25.47% of the Gangtok Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 28.31 k (28,314), and the Buddhist female population is around 27.59 k (27,587).

Gangtok Religion Wise Population

Gangtok Urban Population

The Urban population of Gangtok Tehsil is 1.17 Lac (1,16,604), with 61.11 k (61,111) being males and 55.49 k (55,493) being females, making up 53.13% of the Gangtok total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 909 females for every 1000 males.

Gangtok Rural Population

The Rural population of Gangtok Tehsil is 1.03 Lac (1,02,846), with 57.12 k (57,118) being males and 45.73 k (45,728) being females, making up 46.87% of the Gangtok total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 801 females for every 1000 males.

Gangtok Literacy Rate

Gangtok Tehsil has a literacy rate of 85.38% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gangtok Tehsil is 89.87 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gangtok Tehsil is 80.08 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gangtok Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.99%, while in the rural regions of Gangtok Tehsil, it is around 81.27%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gangtok

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	85.38	89.87	80.08
Urban Area	88.99	92.55	85.06
Rural Area	81.27	87.01	73.95

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gangtok

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	85.85	90.62	79.89
Buddhist	84.9	89.06	80.64
Christian	85.28	89.43	81.23
Muslim	76.26	78.75	70.92

Gangtok Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gangtok Tehsil is 12.07 k (12,065) with 6.11 k (6,113) males and 5.95 k (5,952) females, which is 5.5% of Gangtok Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 974 females for every 1000 males.

Gangtok Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gangtok Tehsil is 61.58 k (61,582) with 31.00 k (31,003) males and 30.58 k (30,579) females, which is 28.06% of Gangtok Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gangtok

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	857
Urban Area	909
Rural Area	801

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gangtok

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	814
Buddhist	975
Christian	1024
Muslim	501

Gangtok Area & Households

The Total Area of Gangtok Tehsil is 563 Square KM, with a population density of 390 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gangtok Tehsil are 3 and the Total Number of Villages in Gangtok Tehsil are 75.The Total Number of households in Gangtok Tehsil are 47.78 k(47,775).

Gangtok Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gangtok Tehsil, there are about 1.08 Lac (1,07,521) workers, making up nearly 49% of the Gangtok Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 72.60 k (72,599) are male workers, and about 34.92 k (34,922) are female workers.

Gangtok - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gangtok Census Frequently Asked Questions