Nikhekhu Population

As per the 2011 Census, Nikhekhu Village has a population of 2.38 k (2,379) with 1.22 k (1,219) males and 1.16 k (1,160) females.The sex ratio in Nikhekhu is 952, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Nikhekhu Village is 617 (617) which is 25.94% of Nikhekhu Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Nikhekhu Village is 773 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Nikhekhu village is listed as part of the Nihokhu Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Dimapur District in the state of NAGALAND in INDIA.

The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.

2.38 k

Toatl Population

1.22 k

Male Population

1.16 k

Female Population

Nikhekhu Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Nikhekhu Village current estimated population is projected to be 2.71 k (2,708), indicating a 13.83% increased from Nikhekhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.38 k, and the estimated female population is 1.33 k.

Nikhekhu Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Nikhekhu Village estimated population is projected to be 2.73 k (2,732), projecting a 14.83% increased from Nikhekhu's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.39 k, and the estimated female population is 1.34 k.

Nikhekhu Literacy Rate

Nikhekhu Village has a literacy rate of 30.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Nikhekhu Village is 31.57 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Nikhekhu Village is 29.74 lower than national average of 64.63%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Nikhekhu

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 30.65 31.57 29.74
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 30.65 31.57 29.74

Nikhekhu Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Nikhekhu Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Nikhekhu Village.

Nikhekhu Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Nikhekhu Village is 724 (724) with 353 (353) males and 371 (371) females, which is 30.43% of Nikhekhu Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1051 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Nikhekhu

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 952
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 952

Nikhekhu Area & Households

The Total Number of households in Nikhekhu Village are 452 (452).

Nikhekhu Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Nikhekhu Village, there are about 1.09 k (1,088) workers, making up nearly 45.73% of the Nikhekhu Village total population. Out of these, around 555 (555) are male workers, and about 533 (533) are female workers.

Nikhekhu - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 2.71 k (2,708) 13.83%
2025 2.73 k (2,732) 14.83% 1 %
2026 2.76 k (2,755) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 2.78 k (2,778) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 2.80 k (2,799) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 2.82 k (2,821) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 2.84 k (2,844) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 2.86 k (2,863) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 2.88 k (2,879) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 2.90 k (2,897) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 2.91 k (2,914) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 2.93 k (2,932) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 2.95 k (2,949) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Nikhekhu Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.95 k (2,949), with a male population of 1.50 k (1,496) and a female population of 1.45 k (1,453). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Nikhekhu Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Nikhekhu Locality & Nearby Villages

# Village Name Village Population
1 Hozhukhe 1,460
2 Sukhato 280
3 Nihokhu 2,236
4 Toshiho 361
5 Hokhezhe 301
6 Khehoyi 834
7 Ghokuto 196

Nikhekhu Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Nikhekhu is 2.38 k (2,379).

The estimated population of Nikhekhu in 2024 is approximately 2.71 k (2,708).

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Nikhekhu is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 724 (30.43%).

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Nikhekhu is 30.65%, with male literacy at 31.57% and female literacy at 29.74%.

The sex ratio in Nikhekhu is 952 females for every 1000 males.

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