Nagaland

Nagaland is an Indian State located in the Northeastern region of India. Nagaland state is established on 1-Dec-1963 and the capital of Nagaland is Kohima. Nagaland is a fascinating state, known for its diverse tribes and vibrant festivals like Hornbill Festival. It's where you can find the brave Naga people and their unique traditions. Nagaland's beautiful landscapes and warm hospitality make it a special place to visit! The major cities of Nagaland include Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Wokha etc., while the largest city in the state is Dimapur.

As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Nagaland is 16,579 km², including 16,335.52 km² of rural area and 243.48 km² of urban area. English is the official language of Nagaland, spoken by the majority of the population. Nagaland has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Nagaland is IN-NL.

List of Districts of Nagaland

For administrative purposes, Nagaland state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 11 districts in Nagaland. Here is the complete list of Nagaland districts along with area and population details.

#DistrictArea (km²)Population (2011)Density (/km²)
1Dimapur9273,78,811408.6
2Kiphire1,13074,00465.49
3Kohima1,4632,67,988183.2
4Longleng56250,48489.83
5Mokokchung1,6151,94,622120.5
6Mon1,7862,50,260140.1
7Peren1,65195,21957.67
8Phek2,0261,63,41880.66
9Tuensang2,5361,96,59677.52
10Wokha1,6281,66,343102.2
11Zunheboto1,2551,40,757112.2

Largest & Smallest Districts

Tuensang is the largest district in Nagaland by area, while Dimapur is the largest district by population. Longleng is the smallest district in Nagaland by both area and population.

Particulars Area Population
Lartest District Tuensang Dimapur
Smallest District Longleng Longleng

Population of Nagaland

Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Nagaland State, based on the Census 2011 data:

  • Total population of Nagaland State is 19,78,502, with around 10,24,649 males and 9,53,853 females.
  • About 14,07,536 people live in rural areas, including nearly 7,25,472 males and 6,82,064 females.
  • Approximately 5,70,966 people live in urban areas, including around 2,99,177 males and 2,71,789 females.

The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 14,07,536 5,70,966 19,78,502
Male Population 7,25,472 2,99,177 10,24,649
Female Population 6,82,064 2,71,789 9,53,853

Households in Nagaland

Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Nagaland State as per the Census 2011 data:

  • Total number of households in Nagaland State is approximately 3,96,002.
  • Out of the total, around 2,77,491 households are located in rural areas.
  • Approximately 1,18,511 households are situated in urban areas.

The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.

Particulars Households
Rural Households 2,77,491
Urban Households 1,18,511
Total Households 3,96,002