Medziphema Population

As per the 2011 Census, Medziphema Tehsil has a population of 24.15 k (24,149) with 13.08 k (13,077) males and 11.07 k (11,072) females.The sex ratio in Medziphema is 847, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Medziphema Tehsil is 3.53 k (3,534) which is 14.63% of Medziphema Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Medziphema Tehsil is 930 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Medziphema Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dimapur District in the state of NAGALAND in India.

24.15 k

Toatl Population

13.08 k

Male Population

11.07 k

Female Population

Medziphema Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Medziphema Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 27.49 k (27,488), indicating a 13.83% increased from Medziphema's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 14.82 k, and the estimated female population is 12.65 k.

Medziphema Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Medziphema Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 27.73 k (27,731), projecting a 14.83% increased from Medziphema's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 14.94 k, and the estimated female population is 12.78 k.

Medziphema Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Medziphema Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 19.09 k (19,087), accounting for 79.04% of the Medziphema Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 10.01 k (10,005), and the Christian female population is around 9.08 k (9,082).

Medziphema Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Medziphema Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 4.10 k (4,104), accounting for 16.99% of the Medziphema Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 2.51 k (2,514), and the Hindu female population is around 1.59 k (1,590).

Medziphema Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian19,08779.04%
Hindu4,10416.99%
Muslim7673.18%
Buddhist820.34%
Other religions and persuasions700.29%
Sikh230.1%
Religion not stated140.06%
Jain20.01%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Medziphema Urban Population

The Urban population of Medziphema Tehsil is 8.74 k (8,738), with 4.76 k (4,760) being males and 3.98 k (3,978) being females, making up 36.18% of the Medziphema total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 836 females for every 1000 males.

Medziphema Rural Population

The Rural population of Medziphema Tehsil is 15.41 k (15,411), with 8.32 k (8,317) being males and 7.09 k (7,094) being females, making up 63.82% of the Medziphema total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 853 females for every 1000 males.

Medziphema Literacy Rate

Medziphema Tehsil has a literacy rate of 86.07% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Medziphema Tehsil is 89.46 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Medziphema Tehsil is 82.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Medziphema Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 90.31%, while in the rural regions of Medziphema Tehsil, it is around 83.67%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Medziphema

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 86.07 89.46 82.01
Urban Area 90.31 93.22 86.74
Rural Area 83.67 87.3 79.36

Literacy Rate by Religion in Medziphema

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 87.99 90.86 84.79
Hindu 82.24 88.17 72.21
Muslim 55.85 63.07 45.53
Buddhist 82.61 85.71 77.78

Medziphema Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Medziphema Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Medziphema Tehsil.

Medziphema Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Medziphema Tehsil is 18.49 k (18,485) with 9.66 k (9,659) males and 8.83 k (8,826) females, which is 76.55% of Medziphema Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 914 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Medziphema

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 847
Urban Area 836
Rural Area 853

Sex Ratio by Religion in Medziphema

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 908
Hindu 633
Muslim 716
Buddhist 548

Medziphema Area & Households

The Total Area of Medziphema Tehsil is 387.83 Square KM, with a population density of 62 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Medziphema Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Medziphema Tehsil are 21.The Total Number of households in Medziphema Tehsil are 4.64 k(4,642).

Medziphema Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Medziphema Tehsil, there are about 11.21 k (11,214) workers, making up nearly 46.44% of the Medziphema Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 7.01 k (7,011) are male workers, and about 4.20 k (4,203) are female workers.

Medziphema - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 27.49 k (27,488) 13.83%
2025 27.73 k (27,731) 14.83% 1 %
2026 27.96 k (27,962) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 28.19 k (28,193) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 28.41 k (28,411) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 28.63 k (28,630) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 28.86 k (28,860) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 29.06 k (29,055) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 29.23 k (29,225) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 29.41 k (29,407) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 29.58 k (29,577) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 29.76 k (29,759) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 29.93 k (29,929) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Medziphema Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 29.93 k (29,929), with a male population of 16.05 k (16,048) and a female population of 13.87 k (13,866). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Medziphema Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Medziphema Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Medziphema is 24.15 k (24,149).

The estimated population of Medziphema in 2024 is approximately 27.49 k (27,488).

Christian constitute 79.04% of Medziphema population, amounting to approximately 19.09 k (19,087) people.

Hindu constitute 16.99% of Medziphema population, totaling around 4.10 k (4,104) people.

Christian: 79.04%, Hindu: 16.99%, Muslim: 3.18%, Buddhist: 0.34%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.29%, Sikh: 0.1%, Religion not stated: 0.06%, Jain: 0.01%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Medziphema is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 18.49 k (76.55%).

In Medziphema, 8.74 k (36.18%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 15.41 k (63.82%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Medziphema is 86.07%, with male literacy at 89.46% and female literacy at 82.01%.

The sex ratio in Medziphema is 847 females for every 1000 males.

Medziphema population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.