Dimapur
Dimapur is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Dimapur district is 927 km², which includes 859.87 km² of rural area and 67.13 km² of urban area. There are about 219 villages in Dimapur district.
For administrative convenience, Dimapur district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Medziphema is the largest circle in dimapur district covering area of 387.83 km² while Kuhoboto is the smallest circle in dimapur district covering area of 23.84 km². Dimapur Sadar is the most populous whereas Nihokhu is the least populous circle in dimapur district. There are 8 circles in Dimapur district. Here is the list of all Dimapur Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Dimapur District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquqhnaqua | 31 | 9,193 |
| 2 | Chumukedima | 182 | 1,25,400 |
| 3 | Dhansiripar | 201 | 17,362 |
| 4 | Dimapur Sadar | 31 | 1,69,613 |
| 5 | Kuhoboto | 24 | 12,519 |
| 6 | Medziphema | 388 | 24,149 |
| 7 | Nihokhu | 70 | 8,699 |
| 8 | Niuland | - | 11,876 |
Population of Dimapur District
The population of Dimapur offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Dimapur, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,78,811 | 1,80,942 | 1,97,869 |
| Total Male Population | 1,97,394 | 93,435 | 1,03,959 |
| Total Female Population | 1,81,417 | 87,507 | 93,910 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 50,898 | 26,063 | 24,835 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,889 | 13,228 | 12,661 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,009 | 12,835 | 12,174 |
| Literate Population | 2,78,037 | 1,26,822 | 1,51,215 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,50,142 | 68,340 | 81,802 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,27,895 | 58,482 | 69,413 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,00,774 | 54,120 | 46,654 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 47,252 | 25,095 | 22,157 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 53,522 | 29,025 | 24,497 |
| Households | 78,605 | 36,505 | 42,100 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Dimapur district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Dimapur district is 3,78,811, including 1,97,394 males and 1,81,417 females. In rural areas, it is 1,80,942, including 93,435 males and 87,507 females. In urban areas, it is 1,97,869, including 1,03,959 males and 93,910 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Dimapur district is 50,898, including 25,889 boys and 25,009 girls. In rural areas, it is 26,063, including 13,228 boys and 12,835 girls. In urban areas, it is 24,835, including 12,661 boys and 12,174 girls.
- Literate population in Dimapur district is around 2,78,037, including 1,50,142 males and 1,27,895 females. In rural areas, it is 1,26,822, including 68,340 males and 58,482 females. In urban areas, it is 1,51,215, including 81,802 males and 69,413 females.
- Illiterate population in Dimapur district is about 1,00,774, including 47,252 males and 53,522 females. In rural areas, it is 54,120, including 25,095 males and 29,025 females. In urban areas, it is 46,654, including 22,157 males and 24,497 females.
- There are about 78,605 households in Dimapur district, including 36,505 in rural areas and 42,100 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Dimapur. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 2,23,989 | 1,30,996 | 92,993 |
| ST Male Population | 1,10,892 | 65,667 | 45,225 |
| ST Female Population | 1,13,097 | 65,329 | 47,768 |
| Population Density | 409 / km² | 210 / km² | 2,948 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Dimapur district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dimapur district is about 2,23,989, including 1,10,892 males and 1,13,097 females. In rural areas, it is 1,30,996, including 65,667 males and 65,329 females. In urban areas, it is 92,993, including 45,225 males and 47,768 females.
- Overall population density of Dimapur district is around 409 people per km². Rural areas have about 210 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,948 people per km².