Sangkhu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Sangkhu Village has a population of 1.96 k (1,963) with 1.03 k (1,025) males and 938 (938) females.The sex ratio in Sangkhu is 916, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Sangkhu Village is 225 (225) which is 11.46% of Sangkhu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Sangkhu Village is 745 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Sangkhu 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.

1.96 k

Toatl Population

1.03 k

Male Population

938

Female Population

Sangkhu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Sangkhu Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.24 k (2,235), indicating a 13.84% increased from Sangkhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.16 k, and the estimated female population is 1.07 k.

Sangkhu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Sangkhu Village estimated population is projected to be 2.25 k (2,254), projecting a 14.82% increased from Sangkhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.17 k, and the estimated female population is 1.09 k.

Sangkhu Literacy Rate

Sangkhu Village has a literacy rate of 75.83% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Sangkhu Village is 82.14 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Sangkhu Village is 69.12 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Sangkhu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 75.83 82.14 69.12
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 75.83 82.14 69.12

Sangkhu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Sangkhu Village is 80 (80) with 43 (43) males and 37 (37) females, which is 4.08% of Sangkhu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 861 females for every 1000 males.

Sangkhu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Sangkhu Village is 833 (833) with 446 (446) males and 387 (387) females, which is 42.44% of Sangkhu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 868 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Sangkhu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 916
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 916

Sangkhu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Sangkhu Village are 415 (415).

Sangkhu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Sangkhu Village, there are about 1.10 k (1,096) workers, making up nearly 55.83% of the Sangkhu Village total population. Out of these, around 587 (587) are male workers, and about 509 (509) are female workers.

Sangkhu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.24 k (2,235) 13.84%
2025 2.25 k (2,254) 14.82% 0.98 %
2026 2.27 k (2,274) 15.8% 0.98 %
2027 2.29 k (2,290) 16.61% 0.81 %
2028 2.31 k (2,309) 17.59% 0.98 %
2029 2.33 k (2,328) 18.57% 0.98 %
2030 2.34 k (2,344) 19.38% 0.81 %
2031 2.36 k (2,360) 20.2% 0.82 %
2032 2.38 k (2,376) 21.01% 0.81 %
2033 2.39 k (2,389) 21.66% 0.65 %
2034 2.41 k (2,405) 22.48% 0.82 %
2035 2.42 k (2,417) 23.13% 0.65 %
2036 2.43 k (2,433) 23.94% 0.81 %

Projected estimates indicate that Sangkhu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.43 k (2,433), with a male population of 1.26 k (1,259) and a female population of 1.18 k (1,175). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Sangkhu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Sangkhu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Sopakha 820
2 Maneybung 3,407
3 Begha 1,786
4 Mangmo 827
5 Dentam 749
6 Radukhandu 1,833
7 Hee 2,514
8 Hee-Patal 505
9 Pecherek 804
10 Martam 1,963

Sangkhu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Sangkhu is 1.96 k (1,963).

The estimated population of Sangkhu in 2024 is approximately 2.24 k (2,235).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Sangkhu is 80 (4.08%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 833 (42.44%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Sangkhu is 75.83%, with male literacy at 82.14% and female literacy at 69.12%.

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

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