Rongli Population in 2025

In 2025, Rongli Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 31.85 k (31,853), indicating a 14.82% increased from Rongli's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 16.45 k, and the estimated female population is 15.41 k.

Rongli Estimated Population in 2026

In the year 2026, Rongli Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 32.12 k (32,124), projecting a 15.8% increased from Rongli's population in the 2011 census. In 2026, the estimated male population is 16.58 k, and the estimated female population is 15.50 k.

Rongli Census 2011: Key Statistics and Insights

As per the 2011 Census, Rongli Tehsil has a population of 27.74 k (27,741) with 14.41 k (14,408) males and 13.33 k (13,333) females.The sex ratio in Rongli is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Rongli Tehsil is 2.97 k (2,966) which is 10.69% of Rongli Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Rongli Tehsil is 963 females for every 1000 males.

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

27.74 k

Total Population

14.41 k

Male Population

13.33 k

Female Population

Rongli Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Rongli Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 18.29 k (18,290), accounting for 65.93% of the Rongli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.62 k (9,619), and the Hindu female population is around 8.67 k (8,671).

Rongli Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Rongli Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 6.68 k (6,683), accounting for 24.09% of the Rongli Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 3.33 k (3,326), and the Buddhist female population is around 3.36 k (3,357).

Rongli Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu18,29065.93%
Buddhist6,68324.09%
Christian2,2468.1%
Muslim3901.41%
Other religions and persuasions700.25%
Religion not stated380.14%
Sikh180.06%
Jain60.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Rongli Urban Population

The Urban population of Rongli Tehsil is 5.88 k (5,883), with 3.17 k (3,174) being males and 2.71 k (2,709) being females, making up 21.21% of the Rongli total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 854 females for every 1000 males.

Rongli Rural Population

The Rural population of Rongli Tehsil is 21.86 k (21,858), with 11.23 k (11,234) being males and 10.62 k (10,624) being females, making up 78.79% of the Rongli total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 946 females for every 1000 males.

Rongli Literacy Rate

Rongli Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Rongli Tehsil is 84.68 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Rongli Tehsil is 74.14 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Rongli Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 87.16%, while in the rural regions of Rongli Tehsil, it is around 77.59%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Rongli

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.62 84.68 74.14
Urban Area 87.16 91.7 81.83
Rural Area 77.59 82.69 72.17

Literacy Rate by Religion in Rongli

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 81 86.05 75.34
Buddhist 75.08 80.21 70.02
Christian 81.55 86.45 76.73
Muslim 82.16 84.19 77.78

Rongli Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Rongli Tehsil is 1.23 k (1,225) with 590 (590) males and 635 (635) females, which is 4.42% of Rongli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1077 females for every 1000 males.

Rongli Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Rongli Tehsil is 5.27 k (5,265) with 2.64 k (2,635) males and 2.63 k (2,630) females, which is 18.98% of Rongli Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 999 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Rongli

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 926
Urban Area 854
Rural Area 946

Sex Ratio by Religion in Rongli

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 902
Buddhist 1010
Christian 1006
Muslim 478

Rongli Area & Households

The Total Area of Rongli Tehsil is 216 Square KM, with a population density of 128 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Rongli Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Rongli Tehsil are 19.The Total Number of households in Rongli Tehsil are 6.05 k(6,054).

Rongli Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Rongli Tehsil, there are about 12.33 k (12,334) workers, making up nearly 44.46% of the Rongli Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 8.06 k (8,055) are male workers, and about 4.28 k (4,279) are female workers.

Rongli - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2025 31.85 k (31,853) 14.82%
2026 32.12 k (32,124) 15.8% 0.98 %
2027 32.35 k (32,350) 16.61% 0.81 %
2028 32.62 k (32,621) 17.59% 0.98 %
2029 32.89 k (32,892) 18.57% 0.98 %
2030 33.12 k (33,118) 19.38% 0.81 %
2031 33.34 k (33,344) 20.2% 0.82 %
2032 33.57 k (33,570) 21.01% 0.81 %
2033 33.75 k (33,751) 21.66% 0.65 %
2034 33.98 k (33,976) 22.48% 0.82 %
2035 34.16 k (34,157) 23.13% 0.65 %
2036 34.38 k (34,383) 23.94% 0.81 %

Projected estimates indicate that Rongli Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 34.38 k (34,383), with a male population of 17.69 k (17,689) and a female population of 16.70 k (16,701). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Rongli Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.83%.

Rongli Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Rongli is 27.74 k (27,741).

Hindu constitute 65.93% of Rongli population, amounting to approximately 18.29 k (18,290) people.

Buddhist constitute 24.09% of Rongli population, totaling around 6.68 k (6,683) people.

Hindu: 65.93%, Buddhist: 24.09%, Christian: 8.1%, Muslim: 1.41%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.25%, Religion not stated: 0.14%, Sikh: 0.06%, Jain: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Rongli is 1.23 k (4.42%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 5.27 k (18.98%).

In Rongli, 5.88 k (21.21%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 21.86 k (78.79%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Rongli is 79.62%, with male literacy at 84.68% and female literacy at 74.14%.

The sex ratio in Rongli is 926 females for every 1000 males.

Rongli population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.83% up to 2036.