West Pendam Population in 2025
In 2025, West Pendam Village current estimated population is projected to be 7.56 k (7,564), indicating a 14.82% increased from West Pendam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.03 k, and the estimated female population is 3.54 k.
West Pendam Estimated Population in 2026
In the year 2026, West Pendam Village estimated population is projected to be 7.63 k (7,628), projecting a 15.8% increased from West Pendam's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 4.06 k, and the estimated female population is 3.56 k.
West Pendam Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights
As per the 2011 Census, West Pendam Village has a population of 6.59 k (6,587) with 3.53 k (3,529) males and 3.06 k (3,058) females.The sex ratio in West Pendam is 867, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of West Pendam Village is 754 (754) which is 11.45% of West Pendam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of West Pendam Village is 995 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, West Pendam village is listed as part of the Gangtok Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the East District District in the state of SIKKIM in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
Total Population
Male Population
Female Population
West Pendam Literacy Rate
West Pendam Village has a literacy rate of 79.87% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of West Pendam Village is 85.62 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of West Pendam Village is 73.12 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of West Pendam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 79.87 | 85.62 | 73.12 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 79.87 | 85.62 | 73.12 |
West Pendam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in West Pendam Village is 797 (797) with 381 (381) males and 416 (416) females, which is 12.1% of West Pendam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1092 females for every 1000 males.
West Pendam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in West Pendam Village is 1.05 k (1,046) with 539 (539) males and 507 (507) females, which is 15.88% of West Pendam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of West Pendam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 867 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 867 |
West Pendam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in West Pendam Village are 1.29 k(1,286).
West Pendam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In West Pendam Village, there are about 3.31 k (3,312) workers, making up nearly 50.28% of the West Pendam Village total population. Out of these, around 2.09 k (2,089) are male workers, and about 1.22 k (1,223) are female workers.
West Pendam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7.56 k (7,564) | 14.82% | ↑ |
| 2026 | 7.63 k (7,628) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 7.68 k (7,682) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 7.75 k (7,746) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 7.81 k (7,810) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 7.86 k (7,864) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 7.92 k (7,918) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 7.97 k (7,971) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 8.01 k (8,014) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 8.07 k (8,068) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 8.11 k (8,111) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 8.17 k (8,165) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that West Pendam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 8.17 k (8,165), with a male population of 4.33 k (4,333) and a female population of 3.83 k (3,831). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from West Pendam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.83%.
West Pendam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazitam | 810 |
| 2 | Martam | 3,720 |
| 3 | Mangthang | 575 |
| 4 | Sumen | 1,305 |
| 5 | Lingzey (Sumen) | 962 |
| 6 | Central Pendam | 5,434 |
| 7 | Sajong | 908 |
| 8 | Chuba | 1,178 |
| 9 | Namli | 1,203 |
| 10 | Tumlabung | 383 |