Longchem Population

As per the 2011 Census, Longchem Tehsil has a population of 8.62 k (8,617) with 4.36 k (4,363) males and 4.25 k (4,254) females.The sex ratio in Longchem is 976, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Longchem Tehsil is 1.00 k (1,001) which is 11.62% of Longchem Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Longchem Tehsil is 914 females for every 1000 males.

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

8.62 k

Toatl Population

4.36 k

Male Population

4.25 k

Female Population

Longchem Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Longchem Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 9.81 k (9,809), indicating a 13.83% increased from Longchem's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 4.94 k, and the estimated female population is 4.86 k.

Longchem Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Longchem Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 9.90 k (9,896), projecting a 14.83% increased from Longchem's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 4.99 k, and the estimated female population is 4.91 k.

Longchem Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Longchem Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 8.27 k (8,270), accounting for 95.97% of the Longchem Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 4.12 k (4,118), and the Christian female population is around 4.15 k (4,152).

Longchem Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Longchem Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 276 (276), accounting for 3.2% of the Longchem Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 190 (190), and the Hindu female population is around 86 (86).

Longchem Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian8,27095.97%
Hindu2763.2%
Muslim630.73%
Buddhist50.06%
Religion not stated30.03%
Sikh00%
Jain00%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Longchem Urban Population

The Urban population of Longchem Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Longchem total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Longchem Rural Population

The Rural population of Longchem Tehsil is 8.62 k (8,617), with 4.36 k (4,363) being males and 4.25 k (4,254) being females, making up 100% of the Longchem total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 976 females for every 1000 males.

Longchem Literacy Rate

Longchem Tehsil has a literacy rate of 91.35% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Longchem Tehsil is 92.06 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Longchem Tehsil is 90.63 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Longchem Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Longchem Tehsil, it is around 91.35%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Longchem

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 91.35 92.06 90.63
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 91.35 92.06 90.63

Literacy Rate by Religion in Longchem

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 91.74 92.37 91.12
Hindu 79.5 84.02 68.57
Muslim 91.8 96.08 70
Buddhist 100 0 100

Longchem Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Longchem Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Longchem Tehsil is 8.24 k (8,236) with 4.09 k (4,089) males and 4.15 k (4,147) females, which is 95.58% of Longchem Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Longchem

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 976
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 976

Sex Ratio by Religion in Longchem

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 1009
Hindu 453
Muslim 212
Buddhist 4000

Longchem Area & Households

The Total Area of Longchem Tehsil is 157.36 Square KM, with a population density of 55 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Longchem Tehsil are 16.The Total Number of households in Longchem Tehsil are 1.95 k(1,950).

Longchem Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Longchem Tehsil, there are about 5.85 k (5,850) workers, making up nearly 67.89% of the Longchem Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 3.07 k (3,072) are male workers, and about 2.78 k (2,778) are female workers.

Longchem - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 9.81 k (9,809) 13.83%
2025 9.90 k (9,896) 14.83% 1 %
2026 9.98 k (9,978) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 10.06 k (10,060) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 10.14 k (10,138) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 10.22 k (10,216) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 10.30 k (10,298) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 10.37 k (10,368) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 10.43 k (10,428) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 10.49 k (10,493) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 10.55 k (10,554) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 10.62 k (10,619) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 10.68 k (10,680) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Longchem Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 10.68 k (10,680), with a male population of 5.36 k (5,355) and a female population of 5.33 k (5,328). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Longchem Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Longchem Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Longchem is 8.62 k (8,617).

The estimated population of Longchem in 2024 is approximately 9.81 k (9,809).

Christian constitute 95.97% of Longchem population, amounting to approximately 8.27 k (8,270) people.

Hindu constitute 3.2% of Longchem population, totaling around 276 (276) people.

Christian: 95.97%, Hindu: 3.2%, Muslim: 0.73%, Buddhist: 0.06%, Religion not stated: 0.03%, Sikh: 0%, Jain: 0%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Longchem is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 8.24 k (95.58%).

In Longchem, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 8.62 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Longchem is 91.35%, with male literacy at 92.06% and female literacy at 90.63%.

The sex ratio in Longchem is 976 females for every 1000 males.

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