Subdistrict (Tahsil) In South District District

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.

1.47 Lac

Toatl Population

76.67 k

Male Population

70.18 k

Female Population

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
Hindu84,58357.6%
Buddhist35,05323.87%
Christian21,46214.61%
Other religions and persuasions3,1762.16%
Muslim1,8891.29%
Religion not stated4910.33%
Sikh1510.1%
Jain450.03%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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South 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

Historical Population of South District by Census Year 1901-2011

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 0.84%.

South District Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of South District is 1.47 Lac (1,46,850).

The estimated population of South District in 2024 is approximately 1.67 Lac (1,67,180).

Hindu constitute 57.6% of South District population, amounting to approximately 84.58 k (84,583) people.

Buddhist constitute 23.87% of South District population, totaling around 35.05 k (35,053) people.

Hindu: 57.6%, Buddhist: 23.87%, Christian: 14.61%, Other religions and persuasions: 2.16%, Muslim: 1.29%, Religion not stated: 0.33%, Sikh: 0.1%, Jain: 0.03%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in South District is 6.05 k (4.12%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 41.39 k (28.19%).

In South District, 21.20 k (14.44%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.26 Lac (85.56%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in South District is 81.42%, with male literacy at 86.52% and female literacy at 75.82%.

The sex ratio in South District is 916 females for every 1000 males.

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