Nagaland
District-Level Data & Statistics
- Population
- 19.8 Lakh
- 0.2% of India
- Districts
- 16
- Avg 1.2 Lakh each
- Area
- 15,959 km²
- 124 people /km²
- Literacy Rate
- 79.6%
- India: 72.9%
- Sex Ratio
- 931
- India: 943
- Rank
- 26th
- of 36 by population
Nagaland is India's 26th most populous state with a population of 19.8 Lakh spread across 16 districts covering 15,959sq km. The state's literacy rate stands at 79.6%, above the national average of 72.9%. With a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males, it is below the national figure of 943.
Credit Growth (5-Year) in Nagaland · district average 99.7%, 22nd of 36 states
All 12 on the map →MSME Density in Nagaland · district average 113.0 per 1,000 people, 2nd of 36 states
Women Literacy in Nagaland · district average 84.6%, 10th of 36 states
All 16 on the map →Health Insurance in Nagaland · district average 19.6%, 30th of 36 states
All 16 on the map →Demographics
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All Districts
| District | Population | Literacy % | Sex Ratio | Density /km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 2,50,260 | 57.0% | 899 | 119 |
| Kohima | 2,11,149 | 86.0% | 906 | 219 |
| Dimapur | 2,00,024 | 84.1% | 902 | 3,094 |
| Mokokchung | 1,94,622 | 91.6% | 925 | 124 |
| Chumoukedima | 1,66,911 | 86.0% | 933 | 257 |
| Wokha | 1,66,343 | 87.7% | 968 | 109 |
| Phek | 1,63,418 | 78.1% | 951 | 89 |
| Zunheboto | 1,40,757 | 85.3% | 976 | 94 |
| Tuensang | 1,17,842 | 77.6% | 920 | 152 |
| Peren | 95,219 | 77.9% | 915 | 55 |
| Kiphire | 74,004 | 69.5% | 956 | 75 |
| Tseminyu | 56,839 | 82.2% | 1015 | 204 |
| Noklak | 55,434 | 66.1% | 921 | 62 |
| Longleng | 50,484 | 72.2% | 905 | 91 |
| Shamator | 23,320 | 66.4% | 991 | 52 |
| Niuland | 11,876 | 79.5% | 1011 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nagaland?
Nagaland has a population of 19.8 Lakh according to the Census 2011, making it India's 26th most populous state. The population is spread across 16 districts.
How many districts are in Nagaland?
Nagaland has 16 districts covering a total area of 15,959 sq km.
Which district in Nagaland has the highest literacy rate?
Mokokchung has the highest literacy rate in Nagaland at 91.6%, compared to the state average of 79.6%.
What is Nagaland's sex ratio?
Nagaland has a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males, which is below the national average of 943.
Data Sources
Each indicator keeps its own source and vintage. How they are crosswalked onto one district geography is on the methodology page, with the per-source limits on the caveats page.