Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Mokokchung District

Mokokchung Population

As per the 2011 Census, Mokokchung District has a population of 1.95 Lac (1,94,622) with 1.01 Lac (1,01,092) males and 93.53 k (93,530) females.The sex ratio in Mokokchung is 926, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Mokokchung District is 20.54 k (20,536) which is 10.55% of Mokokchung District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Mokokchung District is 950 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, Mokokchung District is listed as part of NAGALAND State in INDIA.

1.95 Lac

Toatl Population

1.01 Lac

Male Population

93.53 k

Female Population

Mokokchung Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Mokokchung District current estimated population is projected to be 2.22 Lac (2,21,531), indicating a 13.83% increased from Mokokchung's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.15 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.07 Lac.

Mokokchung Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Mokokchung District estimated population is projected to be 2.23 Lac (2,23,488), projecting a 14.83% increased from Mokokchung's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.16 Lac, and the estimated female population is 1.08 Lac.

Mokokchung Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Mokokchung District, with a total Christian population of 1.82 Lac (1,81,847), accounting for 93.44% of the Mokokchung District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 92.60 k (92,600), and the Christian female population is around 89.25 k (89,247).

Mokokchung Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Mokokchung District, with a total Hindu population of 9.84 k (9,840), accounting for 5.06% of the Mokokchung District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 6.68 k (6,679), and the Hindu female population is around 3.16 k (3,161).

Mokokchung Religion Wise Population

Religion	Count	Percentage
Christian	1,81,847	93.44%
Hindu	9,840	5.06%
Muslim	2,057	1.06%
Buddhist	442	0.23%
Religion not stated	286	0.15%
Sikh	78	0.04%
Jain	66	0.03%
Other religions and persuasions	6	0%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Mokokchung Urban Population

The Urban population of Mokokchung District is 55.73 k (55,725), with 29.72 k (29,719) being males and 26.01 k (26,006) being females, making up 28.63% of the Mokokchung total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 876 females for every 1000 males.

Mokokchung Rural Population

The Rural population of Mokokchung District is 1.39 Lac (1,38,897), with 71.37 k (71,373) being males and 67.52 k (67,524) being females, making up 71.37% of the Mokokchung total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 947 females for every 1000 males.

Mokokchung Literacy Rate

Mokokchung District has a literacy rate of 91.62% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Mokokchung District is 92.18 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Mokokchung District is 91.01 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Mokokchung District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.59%, while in the rural regions of Mokokchung District, it is around 90.82%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Mokokchung

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	91.62	92.18	91.01
Urban Area	93.59	93.81	93.33
Rural Area	90.82	91.5	90.11

Literacy Rate by Religion in Mokokchung

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	92.74	93.59	91.86
Hindu	74.45	76.49	69.69
Muslim	73.33	75.59	68.73
Buddhist	93.95	94.06	93.85

Mokokchung Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Mokokchung District is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Mokokchung District.

Mokokchung Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Mokokchung District is 1.78 Lac (1,78,431) with 90.57 k (90,567) males and 87.86 k (87,864) females, which is 91.68% of Mokokchung District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 971 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Mokokchung

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	926
Urban Area	876
Rural Area	947

Sex Ratio by Religion in Mokokchung

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	964
Hindu	474
Muslim	544
Buddhist	956

Mokokchung Area & Households

The Total Area of Mokokchung District is 1,615 Square KM, with a population density of 121 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Mokokchung District are 4 and the Total Number of Villages in Mokokchung District are 108.The Total Number of households in Mokokchung District are 42.69 k(42,690).

Mokokchung Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Mokokchung District, there are about 1.00 Lac (1,00,067) workers, making up nearly 51.42% of the Mokokchung District total population. Out of these, around 57.08 k (57,084) are male workers, and about 42.98 k (42,983) are female workers.

Mokokchung - Population Growth Rate, Decadal Variation in Population Since 1901

Diving deeper into local demographics, Mokokchung district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 20,311, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,94,622 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 1991. The growth rate of 52.39% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.However, there have been unique downturns, with the year 2011 marking a negative growth rate.The average growth rate over the period is 24.39%.It's worth noting that data for certain years (1901) present anomalies or are not explicitly mentioned, indicating potential challenges in data collection or unique demographic events.

Mokokchung District population growth key Takeaways

Transitioned from a population of 20,311 to 1,94,622.
The year 1991 stands out with a growth rate of 52.39%.
The year 2011 experienced a unique negative growth.
The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.

Census Year	Population	Variation	Variation %	Male	Female
1901	20.31 k	-	-	10.30 k	10.02 k
1911	29.19 k	8.88 k	43.70538132	13.96 k	15.23 k
1921	32.44 k	3.25 k	11.13128683	15.69 k	16.74 k
1931	36.87 k	4.43 k	13.66649197	18.04 k	18.83 k
1941	42.09 k	5.22 k	14.16598861	20.48 k	21.61 k
1951	49.97 k	7.87 k	18.7014468	24.53 k	25.44 k
1961	58.35 k	8.39 k	16.78575003	29.56 k	28.80 k
1971	82.56 k	24.21 k	41.48958048	45.01 k	37.56 k
1981	1.04 Lac	21.36 k	25.87509992	54.51 k	49.41 k
1991	1.58 Lac	54.45 k	52.39259081	82.82 k	75.55 k
2001	2.32 Lac	73.71 k	46.54236175	1.21 Lac	1.11 Lac
2011	1.95 Lac	-37.46 k	-16.14193076	1.01 Lac	93.53 k

Historical Population of Mokokchung by Census Year 1901-2011

Mokokchung - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year	Estimated Population	Total Growth Since 2011	Annual Growth
2024	2.22 Lac (2,21,531)	13.83%	↑
2025	2.23 Lac (2,23,488)	14.83%	1 % ↑
2026	2.25 Lac (2,25,347)	15.79%	0.96 % ↑
2027	2.27 Lac (2,27,206)	16.74%	0.95 % ↑
2028	2.29 Lac (2,28,968)	17.65%	0.91 % ↑
2029	2.31 Lac (2,30,729)	18.55%	0.9 % ↑
2030	2.33 Lac (2,32,588)	19.51%	0.96 % ↑
2031	2.34 Lac (2,34,154)	20.31%	0.8 % ↑
2032	2.36 Lac (2,35,523)	21.02%	0.71 % ↑
2033	2.37 Lac (2,36,991)	21.77%	0.75 % ↑
2034	2.38 Lac (2,38,361)	22.47%	0.7 % ↑
2035	2.40 Lac (2,39,829)	23.23%	0.76 % ↑
2036	2.41 Lac (2,41,199)	23.93%	0.7 % ↑

Projected estimates indicate that Mokokchung District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.41 Lac (2,41,199), with a male population of 1.24 Lac (1,24,059) and a female population of 1.17 Lac (1,17,132). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Mokokchung District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.96%.