West District
West District is a district in the Sikkim State of India. The total area of West District district is 1,166 km², which includes 1,162.28 km² of rural area and 3.72 km² of urban area. There are about 119 villages in West District district.
For administrative convenience, West 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 West District district. Here is the list of all West District Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in West District
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Gyalshing is the largest subdivision in west district district by both area and population. Soreng is the smallest subdivision in west district district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Gyalshing | Gyalshing |
| Smallest Tehsil | Soreng | Soreng |
Population of West District
The population of West 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 West 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 | 1,36,435 | 1,31,187 | 5,248 |
| Total Male Population | 70,238 | 67,528 | 2,710 |
| Total Female Population | 66,197 | 63,659 | 2,538 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,706 | 15,167 | 539 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,996 | 7,722 | 274 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,710 | 7,445 | 265 |
| Literate Population | 93,432 | 89,225 | 4,207 |
| Literate Male Population | 51,988 | 49,711 | 2,277 |
| Literate Female Population | 41,444 | 39,514 | 1,930 |
| Illiterate Population | 43,003 | 41,962 | 1,041 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 18,250 | 17,817 | 433 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 24,753 | 24,145 | 608 |
| Households | 28,023 | 26,890 | 1,133 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of West District based on Census 2011:
- Total population of West District is 1,36,435, including 70,238 males and 66,197 females. In rural areas, it is 1,31,187, including 67,528 males and 63,659 females. In urban areas, it is 5,248, including 2,710 males and 2,538 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in West District is 15,706, including 7,996 boys and 7,710 girls. In rural areas, it is 15,167, including 7,722 boys and 7,445 girls. In urban areas, it is 539, including 274 boys and 265 girls.
- Literate population in West District is around 93,432, including 51,988 males and 41,444 females. In rural areas, it is 89,225, including 49,711 males and 39,514 females. In urban areas, it is 4,207, including 2,277 males and 1,930 females.
- Illiterate population in West District is about 43,003, including 18,250 males and 24,753 females. In rural areas, it is 41,962, including 17,817 males and 24,145 females. In urban areas, it is 1,041, including 433 males and 608 females.
- There are about 28,023 households in West District, including 26,890 in rural areas and 1,133 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within West 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 | 5,935 | 5,663 | 272 |
| SC Male Population | 3,117 | 2,978 | 139 |
| SC Female Population | 2,818 | 2,685 | 133 |
| Total ST Population | 57,817 | 56,394 | 1,423 |
| ST Male Population | 29,485 | 28,773 | 712 |
| ST Female Population | 28,332 | 27,621 | 711 |
| Population Density | 117 / km² | 113 / km² | 1,411 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of West District based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in West District is approximately 5,935, including 3,117 males and 2,818 females. In rural areas, it is 5,663, including 2,978 males and 2,685 females. In urban areas, it is 272, including 139 males and 133 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in West District is about 57,817, including 29,485 males and 28,332 females. In rural areas, it is 56,394, including 28,773 males and 27,621 females. In urban areas, it is 1,423, including 712 males and 711 females.
- Overall population density of West District is around 117 people per km². Rural areas have about 113 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,411 people per km².