South District Population
As per the 2011 Census, South District District has a population of 1.47 Lac (1,46,850) with 76.67 k (76,670) males and 70.18 k (70,180) females.The sex ratio in South District is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of South District District is 15.74 k (15,744) which is 10.72% of South District District overall population, Child sex Ratio of South District District is 953 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, South District District is listed as part of SIKKIM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- South District Population Census 2011
- South 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
South District Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, South District District current estimated population is projected to be 1.67 Lac (1,67,180), indicating a 13.84% increased from South District's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 86.82 k, and the estimated female population is 80.14 k.
South District Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, South District District estimated population is projected to be 1.69 Lac (1,68,615), projecting a 14.82% increased from South District's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 87.52 k, and the estimated female population is 81.11 k.
South District Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in South District District, with a total Hindu population of 84.58 k (84,583), accounting for 57.6% of the South District District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 44.41 k (44,410), and the Hindu female population is around 40.17 k (40,173).
South District Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in South District District, with a total Buddhist population of 35.05 k (35,053), accounting for 23.87% of the South District District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 18.28 k (18,284), and the Buddhist female population is around 16.77 k (16,769).
South District Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 84,583 | 57.6% |
| Buddhist | 35,053 | 23.87% |
| Christian | 21,462 | 14.61% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 3,176 | 2.16% |
| Muslim | 1,889 | 1.29% |
| Religion not stated | 491 | 0.33% |
| Sikh | 151 | 0.1% |
| Jain | 45 | 0.03% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationSouth District Urban Population
The Urban population of South District District is 21.20 k (21,199), with 10.82 k (10,822) being males and 10.38 k (10,377) being females, making up 14.44% of the South District total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 959 females for every 1000 males.
South District Rural Population
The Rural population of South District District is 1.26 Lac (1,25,651), with 65.85 k (65,848) being males and 59.80 k (59,803) being females, making up 85.56% of the South District total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 909 females for every 1000 males.
South District Literacy Rate
South District District has a literacy rate of 81.42% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of South District District is 86.52 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of South District District is 75.82 higher than national average of 64.63%. In South District District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.45%, while in the rural regions of South District District, it is around 80.21%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of South District
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 81.42 | 86.52 | 75.82 |
| Urban Area | 88.45 | 92.18 | 84.58 |
| Rural Area | 80.21 | 85.58 | 74.26 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in South District
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 81.67 | 86.8 | 75.96 |
| Buddhist | 80.93 | 86.35 | 74.99 |
| Christian | 81.75 | 86.38 | 77.12 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 77.62 | 82.34 | 72.65 |
South District Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in South District District is 6.05 k (6,053) with 3.06 k (3,058) males and 3.00 k (2,995) females, which is 4.12% of South District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 980 females for every 1000 males.
South District Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in South District District is 41.39 k (41,392) with 21.56 k (21,556) males and 19.84 k (19,836) females, which is 28.19% of South District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 921 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of South District
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 916 |
| Urban Area | 959 |
| Rural Area | 909 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in South District
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 905 |
| Buddhist | 918 |
| Christian | 998 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 949 |
South District Area & Households
The Total Area of South District District is 750 Square KM, with a population density of 196 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in South District District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in South District District are 148.The Total Number of households in South District District are 30.54 k(30,543).
South District Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In South District District, there are about 74.75 k (74,753) workers, making up nearly 50.9% of the South District District total population. Out of these, around 45.30 k (45,300) are male workers, and about 29.45 k (29,453) are female workers.
South District - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, South District district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 53,185, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,46,850 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1981. The growth rate of 42.85% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 29.42%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901, 1911, 1921, 1931, 1941, 1951, 1961, 1971) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.
South District District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 53,185 to 1,46,850.
- The year 1981 stands out with a growth rate of 42.85%.
- 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 | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. | N.A. |
| 1971 | 53.19 k | N.A. | N.A. | 27.86 k | 25.32 k |
| 1981 | 75.98 k | 22.79 k | 42.85230798 | 40.98 k | 35.00 k |
| 1991 | 98.60 k | 22.63 k | 29.7830894 | 52.11 k | 46.50 k |
| 2001 | 1.32 Lac | 32.92 k | 33.38708369 | 68.24 k | 63.28 k |
| 2011 | 1.47 Lac | 15.33 k | 11.65177723 | 76.67 k | 70.18 k |
South District - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,180) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.69 Lac (1,68,615) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.70 Lac (1,70,050) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.71 Lac (1,71,246) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.73 Lac (1,72,681) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.74 Lac (1,74,116) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.75 Lac (1,75,312) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.77 Lac (1,76,508) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.78 Lac (1,77,703) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.79 Lac (1,78,660) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.80 Lac (1,79,856) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.81 Lac (1,80,813) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.82 Lac (1,82,008) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that South District District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.82 Lac (1,82,008), with a male population of 94.13 k (94,128) and a female population of 87.91 k (87,908). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from South District District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.