East Sikkim Population
Estimated population in 2025
| Estimated population of East Sikkim in 2025 | 305,617 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 163,198 |
| Estimated population of males in 2025 | 142,419 |
Population as per 2011 census
| Population | 283,583 |
| Male Population | 151,432 |
| Female Population | 132,151 |
| Area (km2) | 954 |
| Density/km2 | 297 |
| Sex Ratio (Per 1000) | 873 |
| Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) | 960 |
| Literates | 214,329 |
| Male Literates | 121,345 |
| Female Literates | 92,984 |
| Average Literacy | 83.85% |
| Male Literacy | 88.47% |
| Female Literacy | 78.50% |
| Child Population (0-6 Age) | 27,984 |
| Boys Population (0-6 Age) | 14,277 |
| Girls Population (0-6 Age) | 13,707 |
| Child Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.87% |
| Boys Proportion (0-6 Age) | 9.43% |
| Girls Proportion (0-6 Age) | 10.37% |
East Sikkim Religion-wise Data
| Description | Population in 2011 | Percentage | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hindu | 177,910 |
62.74% |
191,734 |
| Muslims | 6,198 |
2.19% |
6,680 |
| Christian | 23,398 |
8.25% |
25,216 |
| Sikh | 861 |
0.30% |
928 |
| Buddhist | 72,455 |
25.55% |
78,085 |
| Jain | 214 |
0.08% |
231 |
| Not Stated | 821 |
0.29% |
885 |
| Others | 1,726 |
0.61% |
1,860 |
| Total | 283,583 |
100.00% |
305,617 |
City/Metros in East Sikkim District
| City Name | Population in 2011 | Estimated Population in 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Gangtok (Municipal Corporation) | 100,286 | 108,078 |