North District
North District is a district in the Sikkim State of India. The total area of North District district is 4,226 km², which includes 4,224.24 km² of rural area and 1.76 km² of urban area. There are about 52 villages in North District district.
For administrative convenience, North 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.
Chungthang is the largest subdivision in north district district covering area of 3285.00 km² while Mangan is the smallest subdivision in north district district covering area of 941.00 km². Mangan is the most populous whereas Chungthang is the least populous subdivision in north district district. There are 2 subdivisions in North District district. Here is the list of all North District Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in North District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chungthang | 3,285 | 10,038 |
| 2 | Mangan | 941 | 33,671 |
Population of North District
The population of North 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 North 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 | 43,709 | 39,065 | 4,644 |
| Total Male Population | 24,730 | 22,274 | 2,456 |
| Total Female Population | 18,979 | 16,791 | 2,188 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,677 | 4,092 | 585 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,425 | 2,116 | 309 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,252 | 1,976 | 276 |
| Literate Population | 30,450 | 27,048 | 3,402 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,579 | 16,694 | 1,885 |
| Literate Female Population | 11,871 | 10,354 | 1,517 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,259 | 12,017 | 1,242 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,151 | 5,580 | 571 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 7,108 | 6,437 | 671 |
| Households | 8,873 | 7,819 | 1,054 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of North District based on Census 2011:
- Total population of North District is 43,709, including 24,730 males and 18,979 females. In rural areas, it is 39,065, including 22,274 males and 16,791 females. In urban areas, it is 4,644, including 2,456 males and 2,188 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in North District is 4,677, including 2,425 boys and 2,252 girls. In rural areas, it is 4,092, including 2,116 boys and 1,976 girls. In urban areas, it is 585, including 309 boys and 276 girls.
- Literate population in North District is around 30,450, including 18,579 males and 11,871 females. In rural areas, it is 27,048, including 16,694 males and 10,354 females. In urban areas, it is 3,402, including 1,885 males and 1,517 females.
- Illiterate population in North District is about 13,259, including 6,151 males and 7,108 females. In rural areas, it is 12,017, including 5,580 males and 6,437 females. In urban areas, it is 1,242, including 571 males and 671 females.
- There are about 8,873 households in North District, including 7,819 in rural areas and 1,054 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within North 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 | 982 | 804 | 178 |
| SC Male Population | 536 | 441 | 95 |
| SC Female Population | 446 | 363 | 83 |
| Total ST Population | 28,715 | 26,695 | 2,020 |
| ST Male Population | 14,741 | 13,751 | 990 |
| ST Female Population | 13,974 | 12,944 | 1,030 |
| Population Density | 10 / km² | 9 / km² | 2,639 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of North District based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in North District is approximately 982, including 536 males and 446 females. In rural areas, it is 804, including 441 males and 363 females. In urban areas, it is 178, including 95 males and 83 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in North District is about 28,715, including 14,741 males and 13,974 females. In rural areas, it is 26,695, including 13,751 males and 12,944 females. In urban areas, it is 2,020, including 990 males and 1,030 females.
- Overall population density of North District is around 10 people per km². Rural areas have about 9 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,639 people per km².