Nihokhu Population
As per the 2011 Census, Nihokhu Tehsil has a population of 8.70 k (8,699) with 4.35 k (4,349) males and 4.35 k (4,350) females.The sex ratio in Nihokhu is 1001, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nihokhu Tehsil is 1.94 k (1,937) which is 22.27% of Nihokhu Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nihokhu Tehsil is 971 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Nihokhu Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Dimapur District in the state of NAGALAND in India.
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Nihokhu Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Nihokhu Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.90 k (9,902), indicating a 13.83% increased from Nihokhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.93 k, and the estimated female population is 4.97 k.
Nihokhu Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Nihokhu Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.99 k (9,990), projecting a 14.83% increased from Nihokhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.97 k, and the estimated female population is 5.02 k.
Nihokhu Muslim Population
Muslim is the most popular religion in Nihokhu Tehsil, with a total Muslim population of 4.23 k (4,231), accounting for 48.64% of the Nihokhu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Muslim male population stands at approximately 2.14 k (2,137), and the Muslim female population is around 2.09 k (2,094).
Nihokhu Christian Population
Christian is the second most popular religion in Nihokhu Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 3.86 k (3,863), accounting for 44.41% of the Nihokhu Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.88 k (1,881), and the Christian female population is around 1.98 k (1,982).
Nihokhu Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 4,231 | 48.64% |
| Christian | 3,863 | 44.41% |
| Hindu | 593 | 6.82% |
| Buddhist | 11 | 0.13% |
| Religion not stated | 1 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 0 | 0% |
| Jain | 0 | 0% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 0 | 0% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationNihokhu Urban Population
The Urban population of Nihokhu Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Nihokhu total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.
Nihokhu Rural Population
The Rural population of Nihokhu Tehsil is 8.70 k (8,699), with 4.35 k (4,349) being males and 4.35 k (4,350) being females, making up 100% of the Nihokhu total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1001 females for every 1000 males.
Nihokhu Literacy Rate
Nihokhu Tehsil has a literacy rate of 47.26% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nihokhu Tehsil is 49.97 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nihokhu Tehsil is 44.58 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Nihokhu Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Nihokhu Tehsil, it is around 47.26%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nihokhu
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 47.26 | 49.97 | 44.58 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 47.26 | 49.97 | 44.58 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Nihokhu
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muslim | 13.5 | 16.71 | 10.2 |
| Christian | 76.91 | 79.42 | 74.58 |
| Hindu | 61.68 | 69.96 | 51.75 |
| Buddhist | 50 | 60 | 0 |
Nihokhu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Nihokhu Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Nihokhu Tehsil.
Nihokhu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nihokhu Tehsil is 3.70 k (3,704) with 1.80 k (1,804) males and 1.90 k (1,900) females, which is 42.58% of Nihokhu Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1054 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nihokhu
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1001 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1001 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Nihokhu
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Muslim | 980 |
| Christian | 1054 |
| Hindu | 836 |
| Buddhist | 375 |
Nihokhu Area & Households
The Total Area of Nihokhu Tehsil is 70 Square KM, with a population density of 124 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Nihokhu Tehsil are 10.The Total Number of households in Nihokhu Tehsil are 1.69 k(1,689).
Nihokhu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Nihokhu Tehsil, there are about 3.69 k (3,686) workers, making up nearly 42.37% of the Nihokhu Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 2.03 k (2,034) are male workers, and about 1.65 k (1,652) are female workers.
Nihokhu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.90 k (9,902) | 13.83% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 9.99 k (9,990) | 14.83% | 1 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 10.07 k (10,073) | 15.79% | 0.96 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 10.16 k (10,156) | 16.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 10.24 k (10,235) | 17.65% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 10.31 k (10,313) | 18.55% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 10.40 k (10,396) | 19.51% | 0.96 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 10.47 k (10,466) | 20.31% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 10.53 k (10,528) | 21.02% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 10.59 k (10,593) | 21.77% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 10.65 k (10,654) | 22.47% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 10.72 k (10,720) | 23.23% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 10.78 k (10,781) | 23.93% | 0.7 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Nihokhu Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.78 k (10,781), with a male population of 5.34 k (5,338) and a female population of 5.45 k (5,448). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Nihokhu Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.