Soreng Population

As per the 2011 Census, Soreng Tehsil has a population of 64.76 k (64,760) with 33.06 k (33,061) males and 31.70 k (31,699) females.The sex ratio in Soreng is 959, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Soreng Tehsil is 6.93 k (6,933) which is 10.71% of Soreng Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Soreng Tehsil is 978 females for every 1000 males.

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

64.76 k

Toatl Population

33.06 k

Male Population

31.70 k

Female Population

Soreng Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Soreng Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 73.73 k (73,726), indicating a 13.84% increased from Soreng's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 37.44 k, and the estimated female population is 36.20 k.

Soreng Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Soreng Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 74.36 k (74,358), projecting a 14.82% increased from Soreng's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 37.74 k, and the estimated female population is 36.64 k.

Soreng Hindu Population

Hindu is the most popular religion in Soreng Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 32.23 k (32,229), accounting for 49.77% of the Soreng Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 16.66 k (16,658), and the Hindu female population is around 15.57 k (15,571).

Soreng Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Soreng Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 17.76 k (17,760), accounting for 27.42% of the Soreng Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 8.98 k (8,979), and the Buddhist female population is around 8.78 k (8,781).

Soreng Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Hindu32,22949.77%
Buddhist17,76027.42%
Christian8,65713.37%
Other religions and persuasions5,6508.72%
Muslim2900.45%
Religion not stated1510.23%
Jain120.02%
Sikh110.02%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Soreng Urban Population

The Urban population of Soreng Tehsil is 1.24 k (1,235), with 656 (656) being males and 579 (579) being females, making up 1.91% of the Soreng total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 883 females for every 1000 males.

Soreng Rural Population

The Rural population of Soreng Tehsil is 63.53 k (63,525), with 32.41 k (32,405) being males and 31.12 k (31,120) being females, making up 98.09% of the Soreng total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 961 females for every 1000 males.

Soreng Literacy Rate

Soreng Tehsil has a literacy rate of 77.68% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Soreng Tehsil is 83.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Soreng Tehsil is 71.64 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Soreng Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 88.99%, while in the rural regions of Soreng Tehsil, it is around 77.46%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Soreng

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 77.68 83.46 71.64
Urban Area 88.99 92.91 84.42
Rural Area 77.46 83.27 71.41

Literacy Rate by Religion in Soreng

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Hindu 77.29 82.93 71.22
Buddhist 77.3 83.37 71.12
Christian 78.51 83.53 73.47
Other religions and persuasions 79.85 86.82 72.85

Soreng Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Soreng Tehsil is 2.54 k (2,544) with 1.33 k (1,328) males and 1.22 k (1,216) females, which is 3.93% of Soreng Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 916 females for every 1000 males.

Soreng Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Soreng Tehsil is 25.97 k (25,970) with 13.07 k (13,070) males and 12.90 k (12,900) females, which is 40.1% of Soreng Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 987 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Soreng

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 959
Urban Area 883
Rural Area 961

Sex Ratio by Religion in Soreng

Religion Sex Ratio
Hindu 935
Buddhist 978
Christian 996
Other religions and persuasions 998

Soreng Area & Households

The Total Area of Soreng Tehsil is 330 Square KM, with a population density of 196 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Soreng Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Soreng Tehsil are 52.The Total Number of households in Soreng Tehsil are 13.71 k(13,714).

Soreng Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Soreng Tehsil, there are about 31.71 k (31,709) workers, making up nearly 48.96% of the Soreng Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 18.90 k (18,896) are male workers, and about 12.81 k (12,813) are female workers.

Soreng - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 73.73 k (73,726) 13.84%
2025 74.36 k (74,358) 14.82% 0.98 %
2026 74.99 k (74,991) 15.8% 0.98 %
2027 75.52 k (75,519) 16.61% 0.81 %
2028 76.15 k (76,152) 17.59% 0.98 %
2029 76.78 k (76,784) 18.57% 0.98 %
2030 77.31 k (77,312) 19.38% 0.81 %
2031 77.84 k (77,839) 20.2% 0.82 %
2032 78.37 k (78,366) 21.01% 0.81 %
2033 78.79 k (78,788) 21.66% 0.65 %
2034 79.32 k (79,316) 22.48% 0.82 %
2035 79.74 k (79,738) 23.13% 0.65 %
2036 80.27 k (80,265) 23.94% 0.81 %

Projected estimates indicate that Soreng Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 80.27 k (80,265), with a male population of 40.59 k (40,589) and a female population of 39.71 k (39,707). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Soreng Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Soreng Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Soreng is 64.76 k (64,760).

The estimated population of Soreng in 2024 is approximately 73.73 k (73,726).

Hindu constitute 49.77% of Soreng population, amounting to approximately 32.23 k (32,229) people.

Buddhist constitute 27.42% of Soreng population, totaling around 17.76 k (17,760) people.

Hindu: 49.77%, Buddhist: 27.42%, Christian: 13.37%, Other religions and persuasions: 8.72%, Muslim: 0.45%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Jain: 0.02%, Sikh: 0.02%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Soreng is 2.54 k (3.93%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 25.97 k (40.1%).

In Soreng, 1.24 k (1.91%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 63.53 k (98.09%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Soreng is 77.68%, with male literacy at 83.46% and female literacy at 71.64%.

The sex ratio in Soreng is 959 females for every 1000 males.

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