Dentam Population
As per the 2011 Census, Dentam Village has a population of 749 (749) with 408 (408) males and 341 (341) females.The sex ratio in Dentam is 836, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Dentam Village is 66 (66) which is 8.81% of Dentam Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Dentam Village is 1200 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Dentam village is listed as part of the Gyalshing Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the West District District in the state of SIKKIM in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Dentam Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Dentam Village current estimated population is projected to be 853 (853), indicating a 13.84% increased from Dentam's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 462 , and the estimated female population is 390 .
Dentam Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Dentam Village estimated population is projected to be 861 (861), projecting a 14.82% increased from Dentam's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 466 , and the estimated female population is 395 .
Dentam Literacy Rate
Dentam Village has a literacy rate of 84.77% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Dentam Village is 88.36 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Dentam Village is 80.33 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Dentam
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 84.77 | 88.36 | 80.33 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 84.77 | 88.36 | 80.33 |
Dentam Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Dentam Village is 105 (105) with 53 (53) males and 52 (52) females, which is 14.02% of Dentam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 982 females for every 1000 males.
Dentam Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Dentam Village is 123 (123) with 64 (64) males and 59 (59) females, which is 16.42% of Dentam Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 922 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Dentam
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 836 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 836 |
Dentam Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Dentam Village are 139 (139).
Dentam Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Dentam Village, there are about 418 (418) workers, making up nearly 55.81% of the Dentam Village total population. Out of these, around 240 (240) are male workers, and about 178 (178) are female workers.
Dentam - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 853 (853) | 13.84% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 861 (861) | 14.82% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 868 (868) | 15.8% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 874 (874) | 16.61% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 881 (881) | 17.59% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 889 (889) | 18.57% | 0.98 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 895 (895) | 19.38% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 901 (901) | 20.2% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 907 (907) | 21.01% | 0.81 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 912 (912) | 21.66% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 918 (918) | 22.48% | 0.82 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 923 (923) | 23.13% | 0.65 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 929 (929) | 23.94% | 0.81 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Dentam Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 929 (929), with a male population of 501 (501) and a female population of 428 (428). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Dentam Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Dentam Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Karmatar | 1,284 |
| 2 | Sopakha | 820 |
| 3 | Maneybung | 3,407 |
| 4 | Begha | 1,786 |
| 5 | Mangmo | 827 |
| 6 | Sangkhu | 1,963 |
| 7 | Radukhandu | 1,833 |
| 8 | Hee | 2,514 |
| 9 | Hee-Patal | 505 |
| 10 | Pecherek | 804 |