West District Population
As per the 2011 Census, West District District has a population of 1.36 Lac (1,36,435) with 70.24 k (70,238) males and 66.20 k (66,197) females.The sex ratio in West District is 943 females for every 1000 males, indicating equality.
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of West District District is 15.71 k (15,706) which is 11.51% of West District District overall population, Child sex Ratio of West District District is 965 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, West District District is listed as part of SIKKIM State in INDIA.
Toatl Population
Male Population
Female Population
- West District Population Census 2011
- West 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
West District Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, West District District current estimated population is projected to be 1.55 Lac (1,55,323), indicating a 13.84% increased from West District's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 79.53 k, and the estimated female population is 75.59 k.
West District Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, West District District estimated population is projected to be 1.57 Lac (1,56,656), projecting a 14.82% increased from West District's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 80.18 k, and the estimated female population is 76.51 k.
West District Hindu Population
Hindu is the most popular religion in West District District, with a total Hindu population of 75.29 k (75,286), accounting for 55.18% of the West District District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 39.10 k (39,100), and the Hindu female population is around 36.19 k (36,186).
West District Buddhist Population
Buddhist is the second most popular religion in West District District, with a total Buddhist population of 36.39 k (36,390), accounting for 26.67% of the West District District population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 18.48 k (18,475), and the Buddhist female population is around 17.92 k (17,915).
West District Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 75,286 | 55.18% |
| Buddhist | 36,390 | 26.67% |
| Christian | 13,002 | 9.53% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 10,477 | 7.68% |
| Muslim | 965 | 0.71% |
| Religion not stated | 255 | 0.19% |
| Sikh | 40 | 0.03% |
| Jain | 20 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationWest District Urban Population
The Urban population of West District District is 5.25 k (5,248), with 2.71 k (2,710) being males and 2.54 k (2,538) being females, making up 3.85% of the West District total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 937 females for every 1000 males.
West District Rural Population
The Rural population of West District District is 1.31 Lac (1,31,187), with 67.53 k (67,528) being males and 63.66 k (63,659) being females, making up 96.15% of the West District total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 943 females for every 1000 males.
West District Literacy Rate
West District District has a literacy rate of 77.39% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of West District District is 83.53 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of West District District is 70.86 higher than national average of 64.63%. In West District District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.34%, while in the rural regions of West District District, it is around 76.9%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of West District
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 77.39 | 83.53 | 70.86 |
| Urban Area | 89.34 | 93.47 | 84.91 |
| Rural Area | 76.9 | 83.12 | 70.29 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in West District
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 77.23 | 83.27 | 70.68 |
| Buddhist | 76.83 | 83.15 | 70.3 |
| Christian | 78.45 | 84.02 | 72.84 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 79.14 | 86.42 | 71.52 |
West District Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in West District District is 5.94 k (5,935) with 3.12 k (3,117) males and 2.82 k (2,818) females, which is 4.35% of West District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 905 females for every 1000 males.
West District Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in West District District is 57.82 k (57,817) with 29.49 k (29,485) males and 28.33 k (28,332) females, which is 42.38% of West District District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 961 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of West District
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 943 |
| Urban Area | 937 |
| Rural Area | 943 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in West District
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Hindu | 926 |
| Buddhist | 970 |
| Christian | 990 |
| Other religions and persuasions | 954 |
West District Area & Households
The Total Area of West District District is 1,166 Square KM, with a population density of 117 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in West District District are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in West District District are 125.The Total Number of households in West District District are 28.02 k(28,023).
West District Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In West District District, there are about 70.35 k (70,348) workers, making up nearly 51.56% of the West District District total population. Out of these, around 40.77 k (40,772) are male workers, and about 29.58 k (29,576) are female workers.
West District - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901
Diving deeper into local demographics, West District district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 58,023, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,36,435 by the dataset's end.
A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 30.55% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 24.10%.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.
West District District population growth key Takeaways
- Transitioned from a population of 58,023 to 1,36,435.
- The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 30.55%.
- 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 | 58.02 k | N.A. | N.A. | 29.96 k | 28.06 k |
| 1981 | 75.19 k | 17.17 k | 29.58999018 | 39.44 k | 35.75 k |
| 1991 | 98.16 k | 22.97 k | 30.54713267 | 51.25 k | 46.92 k |
| 2001 | 1.23 Lac | 25.10 k | 25.56514298 | 63.91 k | 59.34 k |
| 2011 | 1.36 Lac | 13.18 k | 10.69238009 | 70.24 k | 66.20 k |
West District - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1.55 Lac (1,55,323) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 1.57 Lac (1,56,656) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 1.58 Lac (1,57,990) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 1.59 Lac (1,59,101) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 1.60 Lac (1,60,434) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 1.62 Lac (1,61,767) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 1.63 Lac (1,62,878) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 1.64 Lac (1,63,989) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 1.65 Lac (1,65,100) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 1.66 Lac (1,65,989) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 1.67 Lac (1,67,100) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 1.68 Lac (1,67,989) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 1.69 Lac (1,69,100) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that West District District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 1.69 Lac (1,69,100), with a male population of 86.23 k (86,231) and a female population of 82.92 k (82,919). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from West District District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.