The Zunheboto district of Nagaland had a population of 1,40,757 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 1,74,443 by 2036. It has an area of 1,255 sq km and population density of 112 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 977 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 85.26. The child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 97.33% and the main language spoken by most people is the local Naga tongue. The district population is 27,597 urban and 1,13,160 rural, and rural population accounts for 80.39% of the total population. There are a total of 27,835 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Zunheboto |
Nagaland |
| Total population |
1,40,757 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,61,634 |
2025 |
| Area |
1,255 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
112 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
977 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
85.26% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,40,757 |
2011 |
| Male population |
71,217 |
2011 |
| Female population |
69,540 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
27,597 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
1,13,160 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
79,466 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 |
16,615 |
-- |
| 1911 |
24,060 |
44.79% |
| 1921 |
26,340 |
9.48% |
| 1931 |
29,840 |
13.30% |
| 1941 |
33,220 |
11.34% |
| 1951 |
38,320 |
15.35% |
| 1961 |
44,620 |
16.44% |
| 1971 |
56,200 |
25.95% |
| 1981 |
72,880 |
29.67% |
| 1991 |
96,540 |
32.46% |
| 2001 |
1,54,600 |
60.15% |
| 2011 |
1,40,757 |
−8.95% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
1,61,634 |
14.83% |
| 2026 |
1,62,979 |
15.79% |
| 2027 |
1,64,323 |
16.74% |
| 2028 |
1,65,597 |
17.65% |
| 2029 |
1,66,871 |
18.55% |
| 2030 |
1,68,215 |
19.51% |
| 2031 |
1,69,348 |
20.31% |
| 2032 |
1,70,338 |
21.02% |
| 2033 |
1,71,400 |
21.77% |
| 2034 |
1,72,391 |
22.47% |
| 2035 |
1,73,452 |
23.23% |
| 2036 |
1,74,443 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
977 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
913 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
993 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
948 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
87.85% |
82.62% |
| Urban |
95.51% |
93.36% |
| Rural |
85.84% |
80.10% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
1,36,995 |
97.33% |
| Hindu |
2,580 |
1.83% |
| Muslim |
772 |
0.55% |
| Buddhist |
286 |
0.20% |
| Not stated |
77 |
0.05% |
| Sikh |
39 |
0.03% |
| Jain |
6 |
0.00% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Castes |
0 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,36,561 |
97.02% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
20,093 |
14.27% |
| Male children |
10,316 |
-- |
| Female children |
9,777 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
3,541 |
12.02% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
16,552 |
14.63% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
27,597 |
19.61% |
| Rural |
1,13,160 |
80.39% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
1,255 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
112 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
27,835 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
79,466 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
41,178 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
38,288 |
2011 |
| Towns |
2 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
191 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Zunheboto district? 1,40,757 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 85.26% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 977 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 27,835 households.