The Tuensang district of Nagaland had a population of 1,96,596 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 2,43,645 by 2036. It has an area of 2,536 sq km and population density of 78 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 929 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 73.08. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 97.59% and the main local language is spoken by most people. The district population is 36,774 urban and 1,59,822 rural, and rural population accounts for 81.29% of the total population. There are a total of 36,742 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Tuensang |
Nagaland |
| Total population |
1,96,596 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
2,43,645 |
2036 |
| Area |
2,536 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
78 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
929 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
73.08% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,96,596 |
2011 |
| Male population |
1,01,933 |
2011 |
| Female population |
94,663 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
36,774 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
1,59,822 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
98,154 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1951 |
7,025 |
-- |
| 1961 |
44,170 |
528.78% |
| 1971 |
58,080 |
31.48% |
| 1981 |
82,110 |
41.39% |
| 1991 |
1,13,000 |
37.66% |
| 2001 |
1,86,000 |
64.54% |
| 2011 |
1,96,596 |
5.70% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
2,25,755 |
14.83% |
| 2026 |
2,27,633 |
15.79% |
| 2027 |
2,29,511 |
16.74% |
| 2028 |
2,31,290 |
17.65% |
| 2030 |
2,34,947 |
19.51% |
| 2036 |
2,43,645 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
929 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
889 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
939 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
933 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
76.31% |
69.59% |
| Urban |
93.89% |
89.82% |
| Rural |
71.95% |
64.93% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
1,91,864 |
97.59% |
| Hindu |
2,979 |
1.52% |
| Muslim |
1,052 |
0.54% |
| Buddhist |
572 |
0.29% |
| Jain |
5 |
0.00% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0.00% |
| Sikh |
27 |
0.01% |
| Not stated |
96 |
0.05% |
| Scheduled Castes |
0 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,90,916 |
97.11% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
35,790 |
18.20% |
| Male children |
18,516 |
-- |
| Female children |
17,274 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
5,729 |
15.58% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
30,061 |
18.81% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
36,774 |
18.71% |
| Rural |
1,59,822 |
81.29% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
2,536 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
78 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
36,742 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
98,154 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
52,931 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
45,223 |
2011 |
| Towns |
1 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
144 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Tuensang district? 1,96,596 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 73.08% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 929 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 36,742 households.