Dimapur
Dimapur is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Dimapur is 927 km² including 859.87 km² rural area and 67.13 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Dimapur has a population of 3,78,811 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,97,869 while rural population is 1,80,942. Dimapur has a sex ratio of approximately 919 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 408.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 78,605 houses in the district, including 42,100 urban houses and 36,505 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 219 villages in dimapur district.
The Dimapur district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |