POPULATION GROWTH

OF SIKKIM
SAMARTH KHANDELWAL
XII-B
MATHEMATICS
 SIKKIM
• Sikkim (/ˈsɪkɪm/) is a state in northeastern India. It borders Tibet in the north and northeast,
Bhutan in the east, Nepal in the west, and West Bengal in the south. Sikkim is also located
close to India's Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second
smallest among the Indian states. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its
biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to
Kangchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and
largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National
Park. The Kingdom of Sikkim was founded by the Namgyal dynasty in the 17th century. It
was ruled by a Buddhist priest-king known as the Chogyal. It became a princely state of
British India in 1890. After 1947, Sikkim continued its protectorate status with the Republic
of India.
• It enjoyed the highest literacy rate and per capita income
among Himalayan states. In 1973, anti-royalist riots took
place in front of the Chogyal's palace. In 1975, the
monarchy was deposed by the people. A referendum in 1975
led to Sikkim joining India as its 22nd state. Modern Sikkim
is a multiethnic and multilingual Indian state. The official
languages of the state are English, Nepali, Sikkimese and
Lepcha. Additional official languages include Gurung,
Limbu, Magar, Mukhia, Newari, Rai, Sherpa and Tamang
for the purpose of preservation of culture and tradition in the
state. English is taught in schools and used in government
documents. The predominant religions are Hinduism and
Vajrayana Buddhism. Sikkim's economy is largely
dependent on agriculture and tourism, and as of 2014 the
state had the third-smallest GDP among Indian states,
although it is also among the fastest-growing.
• As per details from Census 2011, Sikkim has population of 6.11 Lakhs, an
increase from figure of 5.41 Lakh in 2001 census. Total population of
Sikkim as per 2011 census is 610,577 of which male and female are
323,070 and 287,507 respectively. In 2001, total population was 540,851
in which males were 288,484 while females were 252,367. The total
population growth in this decade was 12.89 percent while in previous
decade it was 32.98 percent. The population of Sikkim forms 0.05 percent
of India in 2011. In 2001, the figure was 0.05 percent.
• Sikkim's population eas estimated to be
629,898 (6.29 Lakhs) in 2014. Population of
Sikkim has grown by 12.31% in the last 10
years. According to Population Census of
India, Population of Sikkim is increasing at a
descent rate as compared to other states in
India. The state population was estimated to
be 622,483 in 2013. Population growth in
Sikkim is descent as compared with other
states of India.
 SIKKIM POPULATION GROWTH
TREND’S CONTRAST TO DELHI
• Delhi is one of the fastest growing cities in the world, reaching
over 18 million this year from just 400,000 in 1901. In 2001
alone, its population increased by 215,000 due to natural
growth and 285,000 through migration. By 2020, Delhi is
expected to be the third largest
conurbation after Tokyo and Mumbai.
• Delhi struggles with its rapid growth and is facing substantial
pressure to improve commercial and residential infrastructure.
Population Pyramid
Of Sikkim 2011
THANKYOU
• SAMARTH KHANDELWAL
• XII B
• MATHEMATICS
• POPULATION GROWTH IN SIKKIM