The Peren district of Nagaland had a population of 95,219 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,18,007 by 2036. It has an area of 1,651 sq km and population density of 58 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 916 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 77.95. The child sex ratio is 935 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 90.47% and the main language spoken by most people is the local Naga tongue. The district population is 13,790 urban and 81,429 rural, and rural population accounts for 85.52% of the total population. There are a total of 18,475 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Peren |
Nagaland |
| Total population |
95,219 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,09,342 |
2025 |
| Area |
1,651 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
58 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
916 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
77.95% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
95,219 |
2011 |
| Male population |
49,714 |
2011 |
| Female population |
45,505 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
13,790 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
81,429 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
61,390 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 |
6,179 |
-- |
| 1911 |
9,210 |
49.09% |
| 1921 |
9,510 |
3.20% |
| 1931 |
10,630 |
11.78% |
| 1941 |
10,580 |
−0.48% |
| 1951 |
10,500 |
−0.70% |
| 1961 |
11,670 |
11.08% |
| 1971 |
16,670 |
42.93% |
| 1981 |
29,980 |
79.82% |
| 1991 |
56,510 |
88.47% |
| 2001 |
90,770 |
60.62% |
| 2011 |
95,219 |
4.91% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
1,09,342 |
14.83% |
| 2026 |
1,10,252 |
15.79% |
| 2027 |
1,11,161 |
16.74% |
| 2028 |
1,12,023 |
17.65% |
| 2029 |
1,12,885 |
18.55% |
| 2030 |
1,13,794 |
19.51% |
| 2031 |
1,14,560 |
20.31% |
| 2032 |
1,15,230 |
21.02% |
| 2033 |
1,15,948 |
21.77% |
| 2034 |
1,16,619 |
22.47% |
| 2035 |
1,17,337 |
23.23% |
| 2036 |
1,18,007 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
916 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
1012 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
900 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
935 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
82.84% |
72.58% |
| Urban |
90.60% |
80.57% |
| Rural |
81.61% |
71.14% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
86,145 |
90.47% |
| Hindu |
4,076 |
4.28% |
| Muslim |
1,850 |
1.94% |
| Buddhist |
459 |
0.48% |
| Other religions |
2,493 |
2.62% |
| Not stated |
171 |
0.18% |
| Sikh |
15 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
10 |
0.01% |
| Scheduled Castes |
0 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
84,242 |
88.47% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
15,415 |
16.19% |
| Male children |
7,967 |
-- |
| Female children |
7,448 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
2,278 |
16.52% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
13,137 |
16.13% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
13,790 |
14.48% |
| Rural |
81,429 |
85.52% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
1,651 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
58 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
18,475 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
61,390 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
32,249 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
29,141 |
2011 |
| Towns |
2 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
112 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Peren district? 95,219 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 77.95% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 916 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 18,475 households.