South District
South District is a district in the Sikkim State of India. The total area of South District district is 750 km², which includes 742.40 km² of rural area and 7.60 km² of urban area. There are about 140 villages in South District district.
For administrative convenience, South 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 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
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ravong is the largest subdivision in south district district, covering an area of 452.00 km², while Namchi is the smallest subdivision in the district, with an area of 298.00 km². Namchi is the most populous, whereas Ravong is the least populous subdivision in south district district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ravong | Namchi |
| Smallest Tehsil | Namchi | Namchi |
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of South District based on Census 2011:
- Total population of South District is 1,46,850, including 76,670 males and 70,180 females. In rural areas, it is 1,25,651, including 65,848 males and 59,803 females. In urban areas, it is 21,199, including 10,822 males and 10,377 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in South District is 15,744, including 8,063 boys and 7,681 girls. In rural areas, it is 13,736, including 7,024 boys and 6,712 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,008, including 1,039 boys and 969 girls.
- Literate population in South District is around 1,06,741, including 59,357 males and 47,384 females. In rural areas, it is 89,766, including 50,339 males and 39,427 females. In urban areas, it is 16,975, including 9,018 males and 7,957 females.
- Illiterate population in South District is about 40,109, including 17,313 males and 22,796 females. In rural areas, it is 35,885, including 15,509 males and 20,376 females. In urban areas, it is 4,224, including 1,804 males and 2,420 females.
- There are about 30,543 households in South District, including 25,703 in rural areas and 4,840 in urban areas.
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 |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of South District based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in South District is approximately 6,053, including 3,058 males and 2,995 females. In rural areas, it is 5,042, including 2,569 males and 2,473 females. In urban areas, it is 1,011, including 489 males and 522 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in South District is about 41,392, including 21,556 males and 19,836 females. In rural areas, it is 36,909, including 19,365 males and 17,544 females. In urban areas, it is 4,483, including 2,191 males and 2,292 females.
- Overall population density of South District is around 196 people per km². Rural areas have about 169 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,789 people per km².