Sikkim Population

The state of Sikkim is truly a delectable venue in every aspect whether it be the picturesque tourists spots or the tranquil mountains, it is bequeathed with all the marvels one can imagine. Another facet of the state that also deserves a huge round of appreciation is the population of Sikkim. As a matter of fact, Sikkim is recognized as the least populated domain in whole of India which is in itself a great achievement.

According to the census that was performed in the year 2001 in the month of March, the population of Sikkim was recorded at 540,493. This meager population is merely equivalent to approximately 0.05% of the total population of India. In light of this astounding data, you can quite easily comprehend the population density of Sikkim.

The population in Sikkim has reached this mark during the period between the year 1991 through to the year 2001. An absolutely amazing fact that is entirely unknown to most of us is that the population around Sikkim rose by a percentage of 32.98 during the period of these ten years. However, if the hype in the population of India is compared to the percentage rise in the population of Sikkim, you will notice a drop of 11.64%.

Among other parameters that falls under the population of Sikkim which are taken into account are the sex ratio of the state of Sikkim that was recorded to be 875. In actual practice, sex ratio can be determined as the number of females who are present per thousand males. This fraction suffered a minor drop from 878.

Another important criteria considered along with the population around Sikkim is the literacy in which the state of Sikkim has prospered a great deal. This is evident from the literacy of the state that enjoyed a much needed hype from an average 56.94% to a respectable 69.68%.





Last Updated on : 7 March 2013