The Mokokchung district of Nagaland had a population of 1,94,622 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 2,41,199 by 2036. It has an area of 1,615 sq km and population density of 121 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 926 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 91.62. The child sex ratio is 950 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 93.44% and Chakhesang is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 55,725 urban and 1,38,897 rural, and rural population accounts for 71.37% of the total population. There are a total of 42,690 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Mokokchung |
Nagaland |
| Total population |
1,94,622 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
2,23,488 |
2025 |
| Area |
1,615 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
121 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
926 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
91.62% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,94,622 |
2011 |
| Male population |
1,01,092 |
2011 |
| Female population |
93,530 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
55,725 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
1,38,897 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
1,00,067 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 |
20,311 |
-- |
| 1911 |
29,192 |
43.70% |
| 1921 |
32,440 |
11.13% |
| 1931 |
36,870 |
13.66% |
| 1941 |
42,090 |
14.16% |
| 1951 |
49,970 |
18.70% |
| 1961 |
58,350 |
16.78% |
| 1971 |
82,560 |
41.48% |
| 1981 |
1,04,000 |
25.87% |
| 1991 |
1,58,000 |
52.39% |
| 2001 |
2,32,000 |
46.54% |
| 2011 |
1,94,622 |
−16.14% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
2,23,488 |
14.83% |
| 2026 |
2,25,347 |
15.79% |
| 2027 |
2,27,206 |
16.74% |
| 2028 |
2,28,968 |
17.65% |
| 2030 |
2,32,588 |
19.51% |
| 2036 |
2,41,199 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
926 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
876 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
947 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
950 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
92.18% |
91.01% |
| Urban |
93.81% |
93.33% |
| Rural |
91.50% |
90.11% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
1,81,847 |
93.44% |
| Hindu |
9,840 |
5.06% |
| Muslim |
2,057 |
1.06% |
| Buddhist |
442 |
0.23% |
| Not stated |
286 |
0.15% |
| Sikh |
78 |
0.04% |
| Jain |
66 |
0.03% |
| Other religions |
6 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Castes |
0 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,78,431 |
91.68% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
20,536 |
10.55% |
| Male children |
10,534 |
-- |
| Female children |
10,002 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
5,629 |
10.10% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
14,907 |
10.72% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
55,725 |
28.63% |
| Rural |
1,38,897 |
71.37% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
1,615 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
121 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
42,690 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
1,00,067 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
57,084 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
42,983 |
2011 |
| Towns |
4 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
108 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mokokchung district? 1,94,622 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 91.62% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 926 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 42,690 households.