Dimapur Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Dimapur district in Nagaland.
Administrative Details of Dimapur
Dimapur comprises 222 villages, of which 219 are inhabited and 3 are uninhabited. There are 7 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 78,605, spread across 927 square kilometers.
| Villages | 222(219 inhabited • 3 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 7 |
| Households | 78,605 |
| Total Area | 927 km² |
Dimapur Urban & Rural Population
Dimapur had 1,97,869 people in urban areas (52.2%) and 1,80,942 people in rural areas (47.8%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,80,942 | 47.8% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 1,97,869 | 52.2% |
| Total | 3,78,811 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Dimapur
The total population comprises 1,97,394 males (52.1%) and 1,81,417 females (47.9%). The sex ratio is 919 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 93,435 | 1,03,959 | 1,97,394 |
| 👩 Female | 87,507 | 93,910 | 1,81,417 |
Literacy Rate in Dimapur
The literacy rate is 73.4%. Male literacy stands at 76.06% while female literacy is 70.5%, indicating a gender gap of 5.56 percentage points. The total literate population is 2,78,037.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 68,340 | 81,802 | 1,50,142 |
| Literate (Female) | 58,482 | 69,413 | 1,27,895 |
| Total Literate | 1,26,822 | 1,51,215 | 2,78,037 |
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About Dimapur Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Dimapur in Nagaland has a total population of 3,78,811 with a literacy rate of 73.4% and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Dimapur district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.