Pakyong Population

As per the 2011 Census, Pakyong Tehsil has a population of 36.39 k (36,392) with 18.80 k (18,795) males and 17.60 k (17,597) females.The sex ratio in Pakyong is 937, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Pakyong Tehsil is 3.72 k (3,720) which is 10.22% of Pakyong Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Pakyong Tehsil is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

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

Pakyong Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Pakyong Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 41.43 k (41,430), indicating a 13.84% increased from Pakyong's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 21.28 k, and the estimated female population is 20.09 k.

Pakyong Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Pakyong Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 41.79 k (41,786), projecting a 14.82% increased from Pakyong's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 21.46 k, and the estimated female population is 20.34 k.

Pakyong Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Pakyong Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 22.57 k (22,570), accounting for 62.02% of the Pakyong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 11.72 k (11,717), and the Hindu female population is around 10.85 k (10,853).

Pakyong Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Pakyong Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 9.87 k (9,871), accounting for 27.12% of the Pakyong Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 4.96 k (4,962), and the Buddhist female population is around 4.91 k (4,909).

Pakyong Religion Wise Population

Pakyong Urban Population

The Urban population of Pakyong Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Pakyong total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Pakyong Rural Population

The Rural population of Pakyong Tehsil is 36.39 k (36,392), with 18.80 k (18,795) being males and 17.60 k (17,597) being females, making up 100% of the Pakyong total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 937 females for every 1000 males.

Pakyong Literacy Rate

Pakyong Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.81% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Pakyong Tehsil is 82.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Pakyong Tehsil is 72.72 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Pakyong Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Pakyong Tehsil, it is around 77.81%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Pakyong

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.81	82.53	72.72
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	77.81	82.53	72.72

Literacy Rate by Religion in Pakyong

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	78.63	83.67	73.12
Buddhist	75.4	80.38	70.33
Christian	82.03	84.96	79.15
Other religions and persuasions	78.2	85.29	70.64

Pakyong Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Pakyong Tehsil is 2.02 k (2,015) with 1.04 k (1,040) males and 975 (975) females, which is 5.54% of Pakyong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Pakyong Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Pakyong Tehsil is 11.59 k (11,589) with 5.84 k (5,841) males and 5.75 k (5,748) females, which is 31.84% of Pakyong Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 985 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Pakyong

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	937
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	937

Sex Ratio by Religion in Pakyong

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	927
Buddhist	990
Christian	999
Other religions and persuasions	998

Pakyong Area & Households

The Total Area of Pakyong Tehsil is 175 Square KM, with a population density of 208 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Pakyong Tehsil are 29.The Total Number of households in Pakyong Tehsil are 7.74 k(7,738).

Pakyong Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Pakyong Tehsil, there are about 19.82 k (19,823) workers, making up nearly 54.47% of the Pakyong Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 11.70 k (11,697) are male workers, and about 8.13 k (8,126) are female workers.

Pakyong - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Pakyong Census Frequently Asked Questions