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Zunheboto District - Population 2011-2024

An official Census 2011 detail of Zunheboto, a district of Nagaland has been released by Directorate of Census Operations in Nagaland. Enumeration of key persons was also done by census officials in Zunheboto District of Nagaland.

In 2011, Zunheboto had population of 140,757 of which male and female were 71,217 and 69,540 respectively. In 2001 census, Zunheboto had a population of 79,056 of which males were 74,899 and remaining 153,955 were females. Zunheboto District population constituted 7.11 percent of total Maharashtra population. In 2001 census, this figure for Zunheboto District was at 7.55 percent of Maharashtra population.

There was change of 78.05 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001. In the previous census of India 2001, Zunheboto District recorded increase of 60.15 percent to its population compared to 1991.


Zunheboto Literacy Rate

Average literacy rate of Zunheboto in 2011 were 85.26 compared to 85.26 of 2001. If things are looked out at gender wise, male and female literacy were 87.85 and 82.62 respectively. For 2001 census, same figures stood at 73.76 and 64.52 in Zunheboto District. Total literate in Zunheboto District were 102,881 of which male and female were 53,504 and 49,377 respectively. In 2001, Zunheboto District had 0 in its district.


Zunheboto Sex Ratio

With regards to Sex Ratio in Zunheboto, it stood at 976 per 1000 male compared to 2001 census figure of 2056. The average national sex ratio in India is 940 as per latest reports of Census 2011 Directorate. In 2011 census, child sex ratio is 948 girls per 1000 boys compared to figure of 944 girls per 1000 boys of 2001 census data.


Zunheboto District Religion Data

Description Percentage Population 2011
Hindu 1.83 % 2,580
Muslims 0.55 % 772
Christian 97.33 % 136,995
Sikh 0.03 % 39
Buddhist 0.20 % 286
Jain 0.00 % 6
Others 0.00 % 2
Not Stated 0.05 % 77

Zunheboto Population 2023 - 2024

What is the population of Zunheboto district in 2024 ? The question though important has no correct answer. The last census of Zunheboto was done in 2011 and next census of 2021 has been postponed or cancelled. But we can do projection of future Zunheboto 2024 Population on the basis likely Population Growth Rate.

Year Projected Population
2011 140,757 1.41 Lakhs
2021 234,100 2.34 Lakhs
2022 247,300 2.47 Lakhs
2023 259,100 2.59 Lakhs
2024 269,700 2.70 Lakhs
2025 279,000 2.79 Lakhs
2026 287,300 2.87 Lakhs
2027 294,400 2.94 Lakhs
2028 300,700 3.01 Lakhs
2029 306,100 3.06 Lakhs
2030 310,900 3.11 Lakhs
2031 314,900 3.15 Lakhs

Zunheboto Population 2011 - 2001

Description 2011 2001
Population 1.41 Lakhs 79.06 Thousand
Actual Population 140,757 79,056
Male 71,217 74,899
Female 69,540 153,955
Population Growth 78.05% 60.15%
Area Sq. Km 1,255 1,255
Density/km2 112 63
Proportion to Nagaland Population 7.11% 7.55%
Sex Ratio (Per 1000) 976 2056
Child Sex Ratio (0-6 Age) 948 944
Average Literacy 85.26 69.26
Male Literacy 87.85 73.76
Female Literacy 82.62 64.52
Total Child Population (0-6 Age) 20,093 0
Child Proportion (0-6 Age) 14.27% 16.45%

Zunheboto Child Population

In census enumeration, data regarding child under 0-6 age were also collected for all districts including Zunheboto. There were total 20,093 children under age of 0-6 against 0 of 2001 census. Of total 20,093 male and female were 10,316 and 9,777 respectively. Child Sex Ratio as per census 2011 was 948 compared to 944 of census 2001. In 2011, Children under 0-6 formed 14.27 percent of Zunheboto District compared to 16.45 percent of 2001. There was net change of -2.18 percent in this compared to previous census of India.


Zunheboto Houseless Data

In 2011, total 3 families live on footpath or without any roof cover in Zunheboto district of Nagaland. Total Population of all who lived without roof at the time of Census 2011 numbers to 9. This approx 0.0063939981670539% of total population of Zunheboto district.


Zunheboto District Density

The initial provisional data released by census India 2011, shows that density of Zunheboto district for 2011 is 112 people per sq. km. In 2001, Zunheboto district density was at 63 people per sq. km. Zunheboto district administers 1,255 square kilometers of areas.


Zunheboto District Urban/Rural 2011

Out of the total Zunheboto population for 2011 census, 19.61 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 27,597 people lives in urban areas of which males are 14,431 and females are 13,166. Sex Ratio in urban region of Zunheboto district is 912 as per 2011 census data. Similarly child sex ratio in Zunheboto district was 1042 in 2011 census. Child population (0-6) in urban region was 3,541 of which males and females were 1,734 and 1,807. This child population figure of Zunheboto district is 12.02 % of total urban population. Average literacy rate in Zunheboto district as per census 2011 is 94.50 % of which males and females are 95.51 % and 93.36 % literates respectively. In actual number 22,732 people are literate in urban region of which males and females are 12,127 and 10,605 respectively.

As per 2011 census, 80.39 % population of Zunheboto districts lives in rural areas of villages. The total Zunheboto district population living in rural areas is 113,160 of which males and females are 56,786 and 56,374 respectively. In rural areas of Zunheboto district, sex ratio is 993 females per 1000 males. If child sex ratio data of Zunheboto district is considered, figure is 929 girls per 1000 boys. Child population in the age 0-6 is 16,552 in rural areas of which males were 8,582 and females were 7,970. The child population comprises 15.11 % of total rural population of Zunheboto district. Literacy rate in rural areas of Zunheboto district is 82.96 % as per census data 2011. Gender wise, male and female literacy stood at 85.84 and 80.10 percent respectively. In total, 80,149 people were literate of which males and females were 41,377 and 38,772 respectively.

All details regarding Zunheboto District have been processed by us after receiving from Govt. of India. We are not responsible for errors to population census details of Zunheboto District.

Description Rural Urban
Population (%) 80.39 % 19.61 %
Total Population 113,160 27,597
Male Population 56,786 14,431
Female Population 56,374 13,166
Sex Ratio 993 912
Child Sex Ratio (0-6) 929 1042
Child Population (0-6) 16,552 3,541
Male Child(0-6) 8,582 1,734
Female Child(0-6) 7,970 1,807
Child Percentage (0-6) 14.63 % 12.83 %
Male Child Percentage 15.11 % 12.02 %
Female Child Percentage 14.14 % 13.72 %
Literates 80,149 22,732
Male Literates 41,377 12,127
Female Literates 38,772 10,605
Average Literacy 82.96 % 94.50 %
Male Literacy 85.84 % 95.51 %
Female Literacy 80.10 % 93.36 %

City/Metros in Zunheboto District

Urban Agglomerations inside Zunheboto District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Zunheboto District
Cities inside Zunheboto District Population Male Female
There is no Urban Agglomeration inside Zunheboto District