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.
Total area of Nagaland is 16,579 km² including 16,335.52 km² rural area and 243.48 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Nagaland has a population of 19,78,502 peoples, out of which urban population is 5,70,966 while rural population is 14,07,536. There are about 3,96,002 houses in the state, including 1,18,511 urban houses and 2,77,491 rural houses.
English is the official language of Nagaland, which is spoken by the majority of the population. As per ISO 3166-2:IN standard - the ISO code of Nagaland is IN-NL. Nagaland state is further divided in to districts for administrative purposes. Tuensang is the largest district of Nagaland by area while Dimapur is the largest district by population. Longleng is the smallest district of Nagaland by both area and population.
As per 2011 stats, there are 11 districts in Nagaland. Here is the list of all Nagaland districts along with area & population information.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimapur | 927 | 3,78,811 | 408.6 |
| 2 | Kiphire | 1,130 | 74,004 | 65.49 |
| 3 | Kohima | 1,463 | 2,67,988 | 183.2 |
| 4 | Longleng | 562 | 50,484 | 89.83 |
| 5 | Mokokchung | 1,615 | 1,94,622 | 120.5 |
| 6 | Mon | 1,786 | 2,50,260 | 140.1 |
| 7 | Peren | 1,651 | 95,219 | 57.67 |
| 8 | Phek | 2,026 | 1,63,418 | 80.66 |
| 9 | Tuensang | 2,536 | 1,96,596 | 77.52 |
| 10 | Wokha | 1,628 | 1,66,343 | 102.2 |
| 11 | Zunheboto | 1,255 | 1,40,757 | 112.2 |
| 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 |
| State Overview | |
| State/UT : | Nagaland (नागालैंड) |
| Capital : | Kohima |
| Established : | 1-Dec-1963 |
| Total Area : | 16,579 km² |
| Total Population (2011) : | 19,78,502 |
| High Court : | Guwahati High Court (Kohima bench) |
| State/UTs in Northeastern Region of India | |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Assam |
| Manipur | Meghalaya |
| Mizoram | Nagaland |
| Sikkim | Tripura |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.