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Sikkim latest caste/religion wise population demographics and census information before assembly elections

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Sikkim is a landlocked state of India, the last to give up its monarchy and fully integrate into India, in 1975. Located in the Himalayan mountains, the state is bordered by Nepal to the west, China's Tibet Autonomous Region to the north and east, and Bhutan to the east. The Indian state of West Bengal lies to the south.

Sikkim is the least populous state in India and the second-smallest state after Goa in total area, covering approximately 7,096 km2 (2,740 sq mi).

Sikkim Population 2011

As per details from Census 2011, Sikkim has population of 6.11 Lakhs, an increase from figure of 5.41 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of Sikkim as per 2011 census is 610,577 of which male and female are 323,070 and 287,507 respectively. In 2001, total population was 540,851 in which males were 288,484 while females were 252,367. 

The total population growth in this decade was 12.89 percent while in previous decade it was 32.98 percent. The population of Sikkim forms 0.05 percent of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.05 percent.
Approximate Population 6.11 Lakhs 5.41 Lakh
Actual Population 610,577 540,851
Male 323,070 288,484
Female 287,507 252,367
Population Growth 12.89% 32.98%
Percantage of total Population 0.05% 0.05%
Sex Ratio 890 875
Child Sex Ratio 957 963
Density/km2 86 76
Density/mi2 223 197
Area(Km2) 7,096 7,096
Area mi2 2,740 2,740
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 64,111 78,195
Male Population (0-6 Age) 32,761 39,842
Female Population (0-6 Age) 31,350 38,353
Literacy 81.42 % 68.81 %
Male Literacy 86.55 % 76.04 %
Female Literacy 75.61 % 60.40 %
Total Literate 444,952 318,335
Male Literate 251,269 189,060
Female Literate 193,683 129,275

Sikkim Religious Data

Hinduism is majority religion in state of Sikkim with 57.76 % followers. Buddhism is second most popular religion in Sikkim state with 27.39 % following it. In Sikkim state, Islam is followed by 1.62 %, Christianity by 9.91 %, Jainism by 0.05 % and Sikhism by 0.31 %. Around 2.67 % stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.30 % stated 'No Particular Religion'. 
DescriptionPopulationPercentage
Hindu 352,662 57.76 %
Buddhist 167,216 27.39 %
Christian 60,522 9.91 %
Other Religion 16,300 2.67 %
Muslim 9,867 1.62 %
Sikh 1,868 0.31 %
Not Available 1,828 0.30 %
Jain 314 0.05 %

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Sikkim Urban Population 2011

DescriptionRuralUrban
Population (%) 74.85 % 25.15 %
Total Population 456,999 153,578
Male Population 242,797 80,273
Female Population 214,202 73,305
Population Growth -4.99 % 156.52 %
Sex Ratio 882 913

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