East District
East District is a district in the Sikkim State of India. The total area of East District district is 954 km², which includes 928.83 km² of rural area and 25.17 km² of urban area. There are about 114 villages in East District district.
For administrative convenience, East District district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 3 subdivisions in East District district. Here is the list of all East District Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in East District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gangtok | 563 | 2,19,450 |
| 2 | Pakyong | 175 | 36,392 |
| 3 | Rongli | 216 | 27,741 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Gangtok is the largest subdivision in east district district by both area and population. Pakyong is the smallest subdivision in east district district by area, while Rongli is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Gangtok | Gangtok |
| Smallest Tehsil | Pakyong | Pakyong |
Population of East District
The population of East District offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of East District, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,83,583 | 1,61,096 | 1,22,487 |
| Total Male Population | 1,51,432 | 87,147 | 64,285 |
| Total Female Population | 1,32,151 | 73,949 | 58,202 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,984 | 16,223 | 11,761 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,277 | 8,199 | 6,078 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,707 | 8,024 | 5,683 |
| Literate Population | 2,14,329 | 1,15,891 | 98,438 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,21,345 | 67,501 | 53,844 |
| Literate Female Population | 92,984 | 48,390 | 44,594 |
| Illiterate Population | 69,254 | 45,205 | 24,049 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 30,087 | 19,646 | 10,441 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 39,167 | 25,559 | 13,608 |
| Households | 61,567 | 32,876 | 28,691 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of East District based on Census 2011:
- Total population of East District is 2,83,583, including 1,51,432 males and 1,32,151 females. In rural areas, it is 1,61,096, including 87,147 males and 73,949 females. In urban areas, it is 1,22,487, including 64,285 males and 58,202 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in East District is 27,984, including 14,277 boys and 13,707 girls. In rural areas, it is 16,223, including 8,199 boys and 8,024 girls. In urban areas, it is 11,761, including 6,078 boys and 5,683 girls.
- Literate population in East District is around 2,14,329, including 1,21,345 males and 92,984 females. In rural areas, it is 1,15,891, including 67,501 males and 48,390 females. In urban areas, it is 98,438, including 53,844 males and 44,594 females.
- Illiterate population in East District is about 69,254, including 30,087 males and 39,167 females. In rural areas, it is 45,205, including 19,646 males and 25,559 females. In urban areas, it is 24,049, including 10,441 males and 13,608 females.
- There are about 61,567 households in East District, including 32,876 in rural areas and 28,691 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within East District. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 15,305 | 8,826 | 6,479 |
| SC Male Population | 7,743 | 4,508 | 3,235 |
| SC Female Population | 7,562 | 4,318 | 3,244 |
| Total ST Population | 78,436 | 47,148 | 31,288 |
| ST Male Population | 39,479 | 24,170 | 15,309 |
| ST Female Population | 38,957 | 22,978 | 15,979 |
| Population Density | 297 / km² | 173 / km² | 4,866 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of East District based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in East District is approximately 15,305, including 7,743 males and 7,562 females. In rural areas, it is 8,826, including 4,508 males and 4,318 females. In urban areas, it is 6,479, including 3,235 males and 3,244 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in East District is about 78,436, including 39,479 males and 38,957 females. In rural areas, it is 47,148, including 24,170 males and 22,978 females. In urban areas, it is 31,288, including 15,309 males and 15,979 females.
- Overall population density of East District is around 297 people per km². Rural areas have about 173 people per km². Urban areas have about 4,866 people per km².