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.

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

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

Medziphema Census Frequently Asked Questions