Villages In Chungthang Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Chungthang Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chungthang Tehsil has a population of 10.04 k (10,038) with 6.93 k (6,932) males and 3.11 k (3,106) females.The sex ratio in Chungthang is 449, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chungthang Tehsil is 719 (719) which is 7.16% of Chungthang Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chungthang Tehsil is 830 females for every 1000 males.

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

10.04 k

Toatl Population

6.93 k

Male Population

3.11 k

Female Population

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  1. Chungthang Population Census 2011
  2. Chungthang Population 2024
  3. Hindu Population
  4. Muslim Population
  5. All Religion Population
  6. Urban Population
  7. Rural Population
  8. Literacy Rate
  9. Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
  10. Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
  11. Sex Ratio
  12. Population Projections Up to 2036

Chungthang Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chungthang Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 11.43 k (11,428), indicating a 13.84% increased from Chungthang's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.85 k, and the estimated female population is 3.55 k.

Chungthang Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chungthang Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 11.53 k (11,526), projecting a 14.82% increased from Chungthang's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.91 k, and the estimated female population is 3.59 k.

Chungthang Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the most popular religion in Chungthang Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 4.29 k (4,294), accounting for 42.78% of the Chungthang Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 2.30 k (2,300), and the Buddhist female population is around 1.99 k (1,994).

Chungthang Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Chungthang Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.20 k (4,196), accounting for 41.8% of the Chungthang Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.49 k (3,489), and the Hindu female population is around 707 (707).

Chungthang Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Buddhist4,29442.78%
Hindu4,19641.8%
Sikh7377.34%
Christian3753.74%
Muslim2162.15%
Religion not stated2112.1%
Jain70.07%
Other religions and persuasions20.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chungthang Urban Population

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

Chungthang Rural Population

The Rural population of Chungthang Tehsil is 10.04 k (10,038), with 6.93 k (6,932) being males and 3.11 k (3,106) being females, making up 100% of the Chungthang total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 449 females for every 1000 males.

Chungthang Literacy Rate

Chungthang Tehsil has a literacy rate of 79.4% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chungthang Tehsil is 86.99 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chungthang Tehsil is 61.55 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chungthang Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Chungthang Tehsil, it is around 79.4%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chungthang

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 79.4 86.99 61.55
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 79.4 86.99 61.55

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chungthang

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Buddhist 66.27 74.06 57.34
Hindu 89.48 93.26 68.48
Sikh 97.14 98.56 88.79
Christian 86.74 90.42 78.5

Chungthang Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Chungthang Tehsil is 183 (183) with 113 (113) males and 70 (70) females, which is 1.82% of Chungthang Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 620 females for every 1000 males.

Chungthang Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chungthang Tehsil is 4.48 k (4,484) with 2.40 k (2,395) males and 2.09 k (2,089) females, which is 44.67% of Chungthang Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 873 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chungthang

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 449
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 449

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chungthang

Religion Sex Ratio
Buddhist 867
Hindu 203
Sikh 174
Christian 465

Chungthang Area & Households

The Total Area of Chungthang Tehsil is 3,285 Square KM, with a population density of 3 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Chungthang Tehsil are 9.The Total Number of households in Chungthang Tehsil are 1.93 k(1,926).

Chungthang Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chungthang Tehsil, there are about 6.93 k (6,926) workers, making up nearly 69% of the Chungthang Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 5.62 k (5,619) are male workers, and about 1.31 k (1,307) are female workers.

Chungthang - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 11.43 k (11,428) 13.84% ↑
2025 11.53 k (11,526) 14.82% 0.98 % ↑
2026 11.62 k (11,624) 15.8% 0.98 % ↑
2027 11.71 k (11,706) 16.61% 0.81 % ↑
2028 11.80 k (11,804) 17.59% 0.98 % ↑
2029 11.90 k (11,902) 18.57% 0.98 % ↑
2030 11.98 k (11,984) 19.38% 0.81 % ↑
2031 12.07 k (12,066) 20.2% 0.82 % ↑
2032 12.15 k (12,147) 21.01% 0.81 % ↑
2033 12.21 k (12,213) 21.66% 0.65 % ↑
2034 12.30 k (12,295) 22.48% 0.82 % ↑
2035 12.36 k (12,360) 23.13% 0.65 % ↑
2036 12.44 k (12,442) 23.94% 0.81 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Chungthang Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 12.44 k (12,442), with a male population of 8.51 k (8,511) and a female population of 3.89 k (3,891). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Chungthang Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Chungthang Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chungthang is 10.04 k (10,038).

The estimated population of Chungthang in 2024 is approximately 11.43 k (11,428).

Buddhist constitute 42.78% of Chungthang population, amounting to approximately 4.29 k (4,294) people.

Hindu constitute 41.8% of Chungthang population, totaling around 4.20 k (4,196) people.

Buddhist: 42.78%, Hindu: 41.8%, Sikh: 7.34%, Christian: 3.74%, Muslim: 2.15%, Religion not stated: 2.1%, Jain: 0.07%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chungthang is 183 (1.82%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 4.48 k (44.67%).

In Chungthang, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 10.04 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chungthang is 79.4%, with male literacy at 86.99% and female literacy at 61.55%.

The sex ratio in Chungthang is 449 females for every 1000 males.

Chungthang population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.