Question

Tribal/Non Tribal population in sikkim​

Answer 1

Answer:

TRIBAL POPULATION OF SIKKIM:

Tribal population of sikkim constitutes 90% of sikkim's total population.

The current tribal population of sikkim is approximately

13 % LEPCHA

16 % BHUTIAS

61 % NEPALIS

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Answer 2

As per the 2011 Census of India, Sikkim majorly consists of a tribal population, with the Bhutia and Lepcha making up the majority.

The Bhutia and Lepcha tribes are known as the original inhabitants of Sikkim, along with the small tribal groups of Limboo and Tamang. The non-tribal population of Sikkim is mostly made up of people of Nepalese origin.

Tribal population in Sikkim

• The Bhutia tribe is the largest ethnic group in Sikkim and makes up almost 42% of the total population.
• The Lepcha tribe, also known as the Rong, is the second-largest tribal group and makes up around 28% of the population.
• Moreover, the small populations of Limboo and Tamang follow their own unique culture and traditions.

Non-Tribal Population in Sikkim

• The non-tribal population is made up of people of Nepalese origin, who are settled there over years, majorly for economic and educational purposes.
• According to the 2011 census, they occupy 35% of the total population in Sikkim.
• Other non-tribal groups include Bengali, Bihari, and other North Indian groups.

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