Comprehensive census data showing population distribution and literacy rates for Nagaland.
Total Population
19,78,502
Male
10,24,649
51.8%
Female
9,53,853
48.2%
Sex Ratio
931
per 1000 males
Literacy Rate
67.85%
Density
119
per km²
Administrative Details of Nagaland
Nagaland comprises 1,428 villages, of which 1,400 are inhabited and 28 are uninhabited. There are 26 urban towns in Nagaland. The total number of households stands at 3,96,002, spread across 16,579 square kilometers.
Villages
1,428(1,400 inhabited • 28 uninhabited)
Urban Towns
26
Households
3,96,002
Total Area
16,579 km²
Nagaland Urban & Rural Population
According to Census data, Nagaland had 5,70,966 people in urban areas (28.9%) and 14,07,536 people in rural areas (71.1%).
Area Type
Population
Percentage
🌾 Rural
14,07,536
71.1%
🏙️ Urban
5,70,966
28.9%
Total
19,78,502
100%
Data from Census 2011. Bars show relative proportion.
Rural Population14,07,536
Urban Population5,70,966
Gender Distribution in Nagaland
The total population of Nagaland comprises 10,24,649 males (51.8%) and 9,53,853 females (48.2%). The sex ratio in Nagaland is 931 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
Gender
Rural
Urban
Total
👨 Male
7,25,472
2,99,177
10,24,649
👩 Female
6,82,064
2,71,789
9,53,853
Blue bars represent male, pink bars represent female.
Male Population10,24,649
51.8% of total
Female Population9,53,853
48.2% of total
Literacy Rate in Nagaland
The literacy rate in Nagaland is 67.85% as per Census 2011. Male literacy stands at 70.65% while female literacy is 64.84%, indicating a gender gap of 5.81 percentage points. The total literate population is 13,42,434.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
Category
Rural
Urban
Total
Literate (Male)
4,84,021
2,39,936
7,23,957
Literate (Female)
4,12,642
2,05,835
6,18,477
Total Literate
8,96,663
4,45,771
13,42,434
Literacy rates by gender.
Male Literacy Rate70.65%
Female Literacy Rate64.84%
Nagaland District-wise Population, Area, Sex Ratio & Literacy Data
Nagaland has 11 districts ranked by Census 2011 population. Click any district name for detailed demographics.
According to Census 2011, Nagaland has a total population of 19,78,502. This includes 14,07,536 people in rural areas and 5,70,966 people in urban areas.
What is the male and female population of Nagaland?▼
Nagaland has 10,24,649 males (51.8%) and 9,53,853 females (48.2%).
What is the sex ratio of Nagaland?▼
The sex ratio of Nagaland is 931 females per 1000 males. This means for every 1000 men, there are 931 women in the state.
What is the literacy rate in Nagaland?▼
Nagaland has an overall literacy rate of 67.85%. The male literacy rate is 70.65% and the female literacy rate is 64.84%. Total literate population is 13,42,434.
What is the total area of Nagaland?▼
Nagaland covers a total area of 16,579 square kilometers with a population density of 119 persons per square kilometer.
How many districts are in Nagaland?▼
Nagaland comprises 11 districts according to Census 2011.
What is the SC and ST population in Nagaland?▼
Nagaland has a Scheduled Caste (SC) population of 0 (0% of total) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) population of 17,10,973 (86.48% of total).
About Nagaland Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Nagaland has a total population of 19,78,502 with a literacy rate of 67.85% and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1000 males.
Nagaland comprises 11 districts. This page provides comprehensive census data for Nagaland including district-wise demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.