South District
South District is a district in the Sikkim State of India. Total area of South District is 750 km² including 742.40 km² rural area and 7.60 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, South District has a population of 1,46,850 peoples, out of which urban population is 21,199 while rural population is 1,25,651. South District has a sex ratio of approximately 915 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 196 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 30,543 houses in the district, including 4,840 urban houses and 25,703 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 140 villages in south district district.
The South District district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Ravong is the largest subdivision in south district district covering area of 452.00 km² while Namchi is the smallest subdivision in south district district covering area of 298.00 km². Namchi is the most populous whereas Ravong is the least populous subdivision in south district district. There are 2 subdivisions in South District district. Here is the list of all South District Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in South District
Population of South District
The population of South 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 South 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 | 1,46,850 | 1,25,651 | 21,199 |
| Total Male Population | 76,670 | 65,848 | 10,822 |
| Total Female Population | 70,180 | 59,803 | 10,377 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,744 | 13,736 | 2,008 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,063 | 7,024 | 1,039 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,681 | 6,712 | 969 |
| Literate Population | 1,06,741 | 89,766 | 16,975 |
| Literate Male Population | 59,357 | 50,339 | 9,018 |
| Literate Female Population | 47,384 | 39,427 | 7,957 |
| Illiterate Population | 40,109 | 35,885 | 4,224 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,313 | 15,509 | 1,804 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 22,796 | 20,376 | 2,420 |
| Households | 30,543 | 25,703 | 4,840 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within South 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 | 6,053 | 5,042 | 1,011 |
| SC Male Population | 3,058 | 2,569 | 489 |
| SC Female Population | 2,995 | 2,473 | 522 |
| Total ST Population | 41,392 | 36,909 | 4,483 |
| ST Male Population | 21,556 | 19,365 | 2,191 |
| ST Female Population | 19,836 | 17,544 | 2,292 |
| Population Density | 196 / km² | 169 / km² | 2,789 / km² |