The Mon district of Nagaland had a population of 2,50,260 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 3,10,152 by 2036. It has an area of 1,786 sq km and population density of 140 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 900 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 56.99. The child sex ratio is 913 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 94.50% and Monpa is the main language spoken by the people. The district population is 34,444 urban and 2,15,816 rural, and rural population accounts for 86.24% of the total population. There are a total of 41,978 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Mon |
Nagaland |
| Total population |
2,50,260 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
2,89,769 |
2026 |
| Area |
1,786 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
140 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
900 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
56.99% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
2,50,260 |
2011 |
| Male population |
1,31,753 |
2011 |
| Female population |
1,18,507 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
34,444 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
2,15,816 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
1,47,654 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1961 |
59,883 |
-- |
| 1971 |
76,852 |
28.34% |
| 1981 |
94,159 |
22.52% |
| 1991 |
1,50,200 |
58.98% |
| 2001 |
2,60,800 |
74.12% |
| 2011 |
2,50,260 |
−3.99% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
2,87,378 |
14.83% |
| 2026 |
2,89,769 |
15.79% |
| 2027 |
2,92,159 |
16.74% |
| 2028 |
2,94,424 |
17.65% |
| 2030 |
2,99,079 |
19.51% |
| 2036 |
3,10,152 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
900 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
884 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
902 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
913 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
60.94% |
52.58% |
| Urban |
86.54% |
82.11% |
| Rural |
56.74% |
47.88% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
2,36,494 |
94.50% |
| Hindu |
8,102 |
3.24% |
| Muslim |
3,444 |
1.38% |
| Buddhist |
1,256 |
0.50% |
| Jain |
314 |
0.13% |
| Sikh |
84 |
0.03% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0.00% |
| Not stated |
565 |
0.23% |
| Scheduled Castes |
0 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
2,38,285 |
95.21% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
40,342 |
16.12% |
| Male children |
21,099 |
-- |
| Female children |
19,243 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
5,210 |
15.13% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
35,132 |
16.28% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
34,444 |
13.76% |
| Rural |
2,15,816 |
86.24% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
1,786 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
140 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
41,978 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
1,47,654 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
79,425 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
68,229 |
2011 |
| Towns |
2 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
131 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Mon district? 2,50,260 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 56.99% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 900 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 41,978 households.