Okhery Population

As per the 2011 Census, Okhery Village has a population of 1.68 k (1,683) with 821 (821) males and 862 (862) females.The sex ratio in Okhery is 1050, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Okhery Village is 171 (171) which is 10.16% of Okhery Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Okhery Village is 966 females for every 1000 males.

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

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

1.68 k

Toatl Population

821

Male Population

862

Female Population

Okhery Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Okhery Village current estimated population is projected to be 1.92 k (1,916), indicating a 13.84% increased from Okhery's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 930 , and the estimated female population is 985 .

Okhery Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Okhery Village estimated population is projected to be 1.93 k (1,933), projecting a 14.82% increased from Okhery's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 938 , and the estimated female population is 997 .

Okhery Literacy Rate

Okhery Village has a literacy rate of 80.42% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Okhery Village is 87.47 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Okhery Village is 73.78 higher than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Okhery

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 80.42 87.47 73.78
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 80.42 87.47 73.78

Okhery Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Okhery Village is 70 (70) with 36 (36) males and 34 (34) females, which is 4.16% of Okhery Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 945 females for every 1000 males.

Okhery Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Okhery Village is 1.45 k (1,445) with 699 (699) males and 746 (746) females, which is 85.86% of Okhery Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1068 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Okhery

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 1050
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 1050

Okhery Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Okhery Village are 366 (366).

Okhery Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Okhery Village, there are about 717 (717) workers, making up nearly 42.6% of the Okhery Village total population. Out of these, around 444 (444) are male workers, and about 273 (273) are female workers.

Okhery - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.92 k (1,916) 13.84%
2025 1.93 k (1,933) 14.82% 0.98 %
2026 1.95 k (1,949) 15.8% 0.98 %
2027 1.96 k (1,963) 16.61% 0.81 %
2028 1.98 k (1,980) 17.59% 0.98 %
2029 2.00 k (1,996) 18.57% 0.98 %
2030 2.01 k (2,010) 19.38% 0.81 %
2031 2.02 k (2,023) 20.2% 0.82 %
2032 2.04 k (2,037) 21.01% 0.81 %
2033 2.05 k (2,048) 21.66% 0.65 %
2034 2.06 k (2,062) 22.48% 0.82 %
2035 2.07 k (2,073) 23.13% 0.65 %
2036 2.09 k (2,086) 23.94% 0.81 %

Projected estimates indicate that Okhery Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.09 k (2,086), with a male population of 1.01 k (1,008) and a female population of 1.08 k (1,080). This reflects a total growth of 23.94% from Okhery Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Okhery Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Burikhop(Dodok) 2,167
2 Burikhop(Rumbuk) 1,337
3 Rumbuk 1,838
4 Bhareng 390
5 Ribdi 1,034
6 Tikpur 1,911
7 Siktam 510
8 Salyangdang 963
9 Longchok 1,023
10 Lower Fambong 723

Okhery Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Okhery is 1.68 k (1,683).

The estimated population of Okhery in 2024 is approximately 1.92 k (1,916).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Okhery is 70 (4.16%), and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.45 k (85.86%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Okhery is 80.42%, with male literacy at 87.47% and female literacy at 73.78%.

The sex ratio in Okhery is 1050 females for every 1000 males.

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