West District
West District is a district in the Sikkim State of India. Total area of West District is 1,166 km² including 1,162.28 km² rural area and 3.72 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, West District has a population of 1,36,435 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,248 while rural population is 1,31,187. West District has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 117 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 28,023 houses in the district, including 1,133 urban houses and 26,890 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 119 villages in west district district.
The West 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.
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. 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
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 |
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 |