Nagaland, in northeastern India, is celebrated for its tribal diversity, festivals, and rugged terrain. Spanning 16,579 km², it has 1,478 villages and a population of 1,978,502 (2011 Census). Kohima, the capital, is under the Gauhati High Court (Kohima bench). Established on December 1, 1963, its 16 districts promote cultural heritage and agriculture.
In Nagaland, villages are categorized based on their population. Here’s a breakdown of the number of villages within each population range:
| District Name in English | District Name | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chumoukedima | चुमौकेदिमा | |||
| Dimapur | दीमापुर | |||
| Kiphire | किफिरे | |||
| Kohima | कोहिमा | |||
| Longleng | लोंगलेंग | |||
| Meluri | मेलूरी | |||
| Mokokchung | मोकोकचुंग | |||
| Mon | मॉन | |||
| Niuland | निउलैंड | |||
| Noklak | नोक्लाक | |||
| Peren | पेरेन | |||
| Phek | फेक | |||
| Shamator | शमातोर | |||
| Tuensang | तुएनसांग | |||
| Tseminyu | त्सेमिन्यु | |||
| Wokha | वोखा | |||
| Zunheboto | ज़ुन्हेबोटो |
As per the 2011 Census, Nagaland has a total population of 1978502 people, with 570966 residing in urban areas and 1407536 in rural regions. The population density of Nagaland is approximately 119.34/ km² (people per square kilometer), reflecting its high concentration of inhabitants across both urban and rural landscapes.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1407536 | 570966 | 1978502 |
| Male Population | 725472 | 299177 | 1024649 |
| Female Population | 682064 | 271789 | 953853 |
As of the latest data, the population density of Nagaland is approximately 119.34/ km² (people per square kilometer). The breakdown is as follows:
| Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 86.16 | 2345.02 | 119.34/ km² |
As per the 2011 Census, Nagaland has a total of 3,96,002 households, with 2,77,491 in rural areas and 1,18,511 in urban regions.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 2,77,491 |
| Urban Households | 1,18,511 |
| Total Households | 3,96,002 |
| State Overview | |
|---|---|
| State/UT Name | Nagaland - (नागालँड) |
| Capital | Kohima |
| Established | 1-Dec-1963 |
| Total Area | 16,579 km² |
| Total Villages | 1614 |
| Sex Ratio (2011) | 930 |
| Population Density | 119.34/ km² |
| Total Population (2011) | 19,78,502 |
| High Court | Gauhati High Court (Kohima Bench) |
| Total Population | Villages in Nagaland |
|---|---|
| less than 200 | 211 |
| 200-499 | 423 |
| 500-999 | 337 |
| 1000-1999 | 240 |
| 2000-4999 | 158 |
| 5000-9999 | 30 |
| 10000 and above | 1 |
All survey data of Nagaland villages are based on the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India. Published under National Data Sharing and Accessibility Policy (NDSAP).