Namchi Population

As per the 2011 Census, Namchi Tehsil has a population of 98.90 k (98,895) with 51.34 k (51,339) males and 47.56 k (47,556) females.The sex ratio in Namchi is 927, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Namchi Tehsil is 10.09 k (10,086) which is 10.2% of Namchi Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Namchi Tehsil is 967 females for every 1000 males.

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

Namchi Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Namchi Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 1.13 Lac (1,12,586), indicating a 13.84% increased from Namchi's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 58.13 k, and the estimated female population is 54.30 k.

Namchi Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Namchi Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 1.14 Lac (1,13,553), projecting a 14.82% increased from Namchi's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 58.61 k, and the estimated female population is 54.96 k.

Namchi Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Namchi Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 58.36 k (58,361), accounting for 59.01% of the Namchi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 30.67 k (30,671), and the Hindu female population is around 27.69 k (27,690).

Namchi Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Namchi Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 20.86 k (20,858), accounting for 21.09% of the Namchi Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 10.58 k (10,578), and the Buddhist female population is around 10.28 k (10,280).

Namchi Religion Wise Population

Namchi Urban Population

The Urban population of Namchi Tehsil is 21.20 k (21,199), with 10.82 k (10,822) being males and 10.38 k (10,377) being females, making up 21.44% of the Namchi total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 959 females for every 1000 males.

Namchi Rural Population

The Rural population of Namchi Tehsil is 77.70 k (77,696), with 40.52 k (40,517) being males and 37.18 k (37,179) being females, making up 78.56% of the Namchi total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 918 females for every 1000 males.

Namchi Literacy Rate

Namchi Tehsil has a literacy rate of 82.98% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Namchi Tehsil is 87.97 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Namchi Tehsil is 77.56 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Namchi Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.45%, while in the rural regions of Namchi Tehsil, it is around 81.47%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Namchi

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	82.98	87.97	77.56
Urban Area	88.45	92.18	84.58
Rural Area	81.47	86.84	75.57

Literacy Rate by Religion in Namchi

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	83.19	88.1	77.72
Buddhist	82.41	88.01	76.66
Christian	83.03	87.81	78.34
Muslim	80.09	84.02	72.18

Namchi Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Namchi Tehsil is 4.60 k (4,602) with 2.32 k (2,321) males and 2.28 k (2,281) females, which is 4.65% of Namchi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 983 females for every 1000 males.

Namchi Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Namchi Tehsil is 24.88 k (24,875) with 12.58 k (12,581) males and 12.29 k (12,294) females, which is 25.15% of Namchi Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 978 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Namchi

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	927
Urban Area	959
Rural Area	918

Sex Ratio by Religion in Namchi

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	903
Buddhist	972
Christian	1014
Muslim	544

Namchi Area & Households

The Total Area of Namchi Tehsil is 298 Square KM, with a population density of 332 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Namchi Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Namchi Tehsil are 98.The Total Number of households in Namchi Tehsil are 20.90 k(20,897).

Namchi Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Namchi Tehsil, there are about 48.78 k (48,775) workers, making up nearly 49.32% of the Namchi Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 30.04 k (30,044) are male workers, and about 18.73 k (18,731) are female workers.

Namchi - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Namchi Census Frequently Asked Questions