Tuensang Population & Demographics
Comprehensive census data for Tuensang district in Nagaland.
Administrative Details of Tuensang
Tuensang comprises 144 villages, of which 138 are inhabited and 6 are uninhabited. There are 1 urban towns. The total number of households stands at 36,742, spread across 2,536 square kilometers.
| Villages | 144(138 inhabited • 6 uninhabited) |
| Urban Towns | 1 |
| Households | 36,742 |
| Total Area | 2,536 km² |
Tuensang Urban & Rural Population
Tuensang had 36,774 people in urban areas (18.7%) and 1,59,822 people in rural areas (81.3%).
| Area Type | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 🌾 Rural | 1,59,822 | 81.3% |
| 🏙️ Urban | 36,774 | 18.7% |
| Total | 1,96,596 | 100% |
Data from Census 2011.
Gender Distribution in Tuensang
The total population comprises 1,01,933 males (51.8%) and 94,663 females (48.2%). The sex ratio is 929 females per 1000 males.
Male and Female Population — Urban & Rural
| Gender | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👨 Male | 82,462 | 19,471 | 1,01,933 |
| 👩 Female | 77,360 | 17,303 | 94,663 |
Literacy Rate in Tuensang
The literacy rate is 59.77%. Male literacy stands at 62.45% while female literacy is 56.89%, indicating a gender gap of 5.56 percentage points. The total literate population is 1,17,511.
Literacy Statistics — Urban and Rural
| Category | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literate (Male) | 48,113 | 15,540 | 63,653 |
| Literate (Female) | 40,839 | 13,019 | 53,858 |
| Total Literate | 88,952 | 28,559 | 1,17,511 |
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About Tuensang Census 2011 Data
According to Census 2011, Tuensang in Nagaland has a total population of 1,96,596 with a literacy rate of 59.77% and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1000 males.
This page provides comprehensive census data for Tuensang district including demographics, population statistics, literacy rates, gender distribution, and social indicators for research and analysis purposes.