North District Population
As per the 2011 Census, North District District has a population of 43.71 k (43,709) with 24.73 k (24,730) males and 18.98 k (18,979) females.The sex ratio in North District is 768, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of North District District is 4.68 k (4,677) which is 10.7% of North District District overall population, Child sex Ratio of North District District is 929 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, North District District is listed as part of SIKKIM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- North District Population Census 2011
- North 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
North District Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, North District District current estimated population is projected to be 49.76 k (49,760), indicating a 13.84% increased from North District's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 28.00 k, and the estimated female population is 21.67 k.
North District Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, North District District estimated population is projected to be 50.19 k (50,188), projecting a 14.82% increased from North District's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 28.23 k, and the estimated female population is 21.94 k.
North District Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the most popular religion in North District District, with a total Buddhist population of 23.32 k (23,318), accounting for 53.35% of the North District District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 11.94 k (11,941), and the Buddhist female population is around 11.38 k (11,377).
North District Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in North District District, with a total Hindu population of 14.88 k (14,883), accounting for 34.05% of the North District District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 9.56 k (9,557), and the Hindu female population is around 5.33 k (5,326).
North District Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 23,318 | 53.35% |
| Hindu | 14,883 | 34.05% |
| Christian | 2,660 | 6.09% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 921 | 2.11% |
| Sikh | 816 | 1.87% |
| Muslim | 815 | 1.86% |
| Religion not stated | 261 | 0.6% |
| Jain | 35 | 0.08% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNorth District Urban Population
The Urban population of North District District is 4.64 k (4,644), with 2.46 k (2,456) being males and 2.19 k (2,188) being females, making up 10.62% of the North District total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 891 females for every 1000 males.
North District Rural Population
The Rural population of North District District is 39.07 k (39,065), with 22.27 k (22,274) being males and 16.79 k (16,791) being females, making up 89.38% of the North District total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 754 females for every 1000 males.
North District Literacy Rate
North District District has a literacy rate of 78.01% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of North District District is 83.3 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of North District District is 70.97 higher than national average of 64.63%. In North District District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 83.81%, while in the rural regions of North District District, it is around 77.34%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of North District
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 78.01 | 83.3 | 70.97 |
| Urban Area | 83.81 | 87.8 | 79.34 |
| Rural Area | 77.34 | 82.82 | 69.89 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in North District
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist | 77.94 | 83.02 | 72.63 |
| Hindu | 77.49 | 83.38 | 66.27 |
| Christian | 81.09 | 83.94 | 77.74 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 71.93 | 76.05 | 67.75 |
North District Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in North District District is 982 (982) with 536 (536) males and 446 (446) females, which is 2.25% of North District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 833 females for every 1000 males.
North District Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in North District District is 28.72 k (28,715) with 14.74 k (14,741) males and 13.97 k (13,974) females, which is 65.7% of North District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 948 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of North District
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 768 |
| Urban Area | 891 |
| Rural Area | 754 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in North District
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Buddhist | 953 |
| Hindu | 558 |
| Christian | 872 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 964 |
North District Area & Households
The Total Area of North District District is 4,226 Square KM, with a population density of 10 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in North District District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in North District District are 55.The Total Number of households in North District District are 8.87 k(8,873).
North District Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In North District District, there are about 23.36 k (23,359) workers, making up nearly 53.44% of the North District District total population. Out of these, around 15.94 k (15,935) are male workers, and about 7.42 k (7,424) are female workers.
North District - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, North District district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 9,759, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 43,709 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 103.28% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 38.52%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
North District District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 9,759 to 43,709.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 103.28%.
- 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 | 9.76 k | N.A. | N.A. | 5.17 k | 4.59 k |
| 1971 | 13.01 k | 3.26 k | 33.35382724 | 7.02 k | 5.99 k |
| 1981 | 26.46 k | 13.44 k | 103.2810819 | 14.78 k | 11.67 k |
| 1991 | 31.24 k | 4.79 k | 18.08731809 | 17.09 k | 14.15 k |
| 2001 | 41.03 k | 9.79 k | 31.33802817 | 23.41 k | 17.62 k |
| 2011 | 43.71 k | 2.68 k | 6.529368755 | 24.73 k | 18.98 k |
North District - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 49.76 k (49,760) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 50.19 k (50,188) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 50.62 k (50,615) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 50.97 k (50,971) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 51.40 k (51,398) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 51.83 k (51,825) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 52.18 k (52,181) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 52.54 k (52,537) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 52.89 k (52,893) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 53.18 k (53,177) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 53.53 k (53,533) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 53.82 k (53,818) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 54.17 k (54,174) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that North District District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 54.17 k (54,174), with a male population of 30.36 k (30,361) and a female population of 23.77 k (23,774). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from North District District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.