Gyalshing Population

As per the 2011 Census, Gyalshing Tehsil has a population of 71.68 k (71,675) with 37.18 k (37,177) males and 34.50 k (34,498) females.The sex ratio in Gyalshing is 928, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Gyalshing Tehsil is 8.77 k (8,773) which is 12.24% of Gyalshing Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Gyalshing Tehsil is 954 females for every 1000 males.

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

Gyalshing Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Gyalshing Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 81.60 k (81,598), indicating a 13.84% increased from Gyalshing's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 42.10 k, and the estimated female population is 39.39 k.

Gyalshing Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Gyalshing Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 82.30 k (82,298), projecting a 14.82% increased from Gyalshing's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 42.44 k, and the estimated female population is 39.87 k.

Gyalshing Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Gyalshing Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 43.06 k (43,057), accounting for 60.07% of the Gyalshing Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 22.44 k (22,442), and the Hindu female population is around 20.62 k (20,615).

Gyalshing Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Gyalshing Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 18.63 k (18,630), accounting for 25.99% of the Gyalshing Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 9.50 k (9,496), and the Buddhist female population is around 9.13 k (9,134).

Gyalshing Religion Wise Population

Gyalshing Urban Population

The Urban population of Gyalshing Tehsil is 4.01 k (4,013), with 2.05 k (2,054) being males and 1.96 k (1,959) being females, making up 5.6% of the Gyalshing total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 954 females for every 1000 males.

Gyalshing Rural Population

The Rural population of Gyalshing Tehsil is 67.66 k (67,662), with 35.12 k (35,123) being males and 32.54 k (32,539) being females, making up 94.4% of the Gyalshing total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 927 females for every 1000 males.

Gyalshing Literacy Rate

Gyalshing Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.12% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Gyalshing Tehsil is 83.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Gyalshing Tehsil is 70.13 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Gyalshing Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 89.45%, while in the rural regions of Gyalshing Tehsil, it is around 76.37%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Gyalshing

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	77.12	83.58	70.13
Urban Area	89.45	93.66	85.05
Rural Area	76.37	82.98	69.2

Literacy Rate by Religion in Gyalshing

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Hindu	77.19	83.52	70.27
Buddhist	76.37	82.94	69.49
Other religions and persuasions	78.29	85.97	69.86
Christian	78.33	84.99	71.54

Gyalshing Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Gyalshing Tehsil is 3.39 k (3,391) with 1.79 k (1,789) males and 1.60 k (1,602) females, which is 4.73% of Gyalshing Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 896 females for every 1000 males.

Gyalshing Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Gyalshing Tehsil is 31.85 k (31,847) with 16.42 k (16,415) males and 15.43 k (15,432) females, which is 44.43% of Gyalshing Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 941 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Gyalshing

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	928
Urban Area	954
Rural Area	927

Sex Ratio by Religion in Gyalshing

Religion	Sex Ratio
Hindu	919
Buddhist	962
Other religions and persuasions	906
Christian	979

Gyalshing Area & Households

The Total Area of Gyalshing Tehsil is 836 Square KM, with a population density of 86 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Gyalshing Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Gyalshing Tehsil are 73.The Total Number of households in Gyalshing Tehsil are 14.31 k(14,309).

Gyalshing Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Gyalshing Tehsil, there are about 38.64 k (38,639) workers, making up nearly 53.91% of the Gyalshing Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 21.88 k (21,876) are male workers, and about 16.76 k (16,763) are female workers.

Gyalshing - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Gyalshing Census Frequently Asked Questions