Nagaland Population & Demographics

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.

Villages1,428(1,400 inhabited28 uninhabited)
Urban Towns26
Households3,96,002
Total Area16,579 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 TypePopulationPercentage
🌾 Rural14,07,53671.1%
🏙️ Urban5,70,96628.9%
Total19,78,502100%

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

GenderRuralUrbanTotal
👨 Male7,25,4722,99,17710,24,649
👩 Female6,82,0642,71,7899,53,853

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

CategoryRuralUrbanTotal
Literate (Male)4,84,0212,39,9367,23,957
Literate (Female)4,12,6422,05,8356,18,477
Total Literate8,96,6634,45,77113,42,434

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.

#District Population Literacy % Sex Ratio Area (km²)
1Dimapur 3,78,81173.4%919927
2Kohima2,67,98873.69%9281,463
3Mon2,50,26047.8%8991,786
4Tuensang1,96,59659.77%9292,536
5Mokokchung1,94,62281.95%9251,615
6Wokha1,66,34377.07%9681,628
7Phek1,63,41864.8%9512,026
8Zunheboto1,40,75773.09%9761,255
9Peren95,21965.33%9151,651
10Kiphire74,00455.72%9561,130

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All States in India by Population

India's most populous states ranked by Census 2011 data. Nagaland has a population of 19,78,502. Click any state to view detailed demographics.

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1. Uttar Pradesh19,98,12,341
2. Maharashtra11,23,74,333
3. Bihar10,40,99,452
4. West Bengal9,12,76,115
5. Andhra Pradesh8,45,80,777
6. Madhya Pradesh7,26,26,809
7. Tamil Nadu7,21,47,030
8. Rajasthan6,85,48,437
9. Karnataka6,10,95,297
10. Gujarat6,04,39,692
11. Odisha4,19,74,218
12. Kerala3,34,06,061
13. Jharkhand3,29,88,134
14. Assam3,12,05,576
15. Punjab2,77,43,338
16. Chhattisgarh2,55,45,198
17. Haryana2,53,51,462
18. Nct Of Delhi1,67,87,941
19. Jammu & Kashmir1,25,41,302
20. Uttarakhand1,00,86,292
21. Himachal Pradesh68,64,602
22. Tripura36,73,917
23. Meghalaya29,66,889
24. Manipur28,55,794
25. Nagaland19,78,502
26. Goa14,58,545
27. Arunachal Pradesh13,83,727
28. Puducherry12,47,953
29. Mizoram10,97,206
30. Chandigarh10,55,450
31. Sikkim6,10,577
32. Andaman & Nicobar Islands3,80,581
33. Dadra & Nagar Haveli3,43,709
34. Daman & Diu2,43,247
35. Lakshadweep64,473

List of Districts in Nagaland

Complete list of all 11 districts in Nagaland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total population of Nagaland?
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.

Data Source: Census of India 2011

All statistics based on official Census 2011 data for Nagaland.