Wakching Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wakching Tehsil has a population of 12.74 k (12,738) with 6.48 k (6,476) males and 6.26 k (6,262) females.The sex ratio in Wakching is 967, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wakching Tehsil is 2.38 k (2,382) which is 18.7% of Wakching Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wakching Tehsil is 942 females for every 1000 males.

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

Wakching Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wakching Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 14.50 k (14,500), indicating a 13.83% increased from Wakching's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 7.34 k, and the estimated female population is 7.16 k.

Wakching Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wakching Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 14.63 k (14,628), projecting a 14.83% increased from Wakching's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 7.40 k, and the estimated female population is 7.23 k.

Wakching Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Wakching Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 12.15 k (12,146), accounting for 95.35% of the Wakching Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 6.12 k (6,117), and the Christian female population is around 6.03 k (6,029).

Wakching Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Wakching Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 251 (251), accounting for 1.97% of the Wakching Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 158 (158), and the Hindu female population is around 93 (93).

Wakching Religion Wise Population

Wakching Urban Population

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

Wakching Rural Population

The Rural population of Wakching Tehsil is 12.74 k (12,738), with 6.48 k (6,476) being males and 6.26 k (6,262) being females, making up 100% of the Wakching total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 967 females for every 1000 males.

Wakching Literacy Rate

Wakching Tehsil has a literacy rate of 66.02% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wakching Tehsil is 73.96 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wakching Tehsil is 57.86 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Wakching Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Wakching Tehsil, it is around 66.02%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wakching

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	66.02	73.96	57.86
Urban Area	0	0	0
Rural Area	66.02	73.96	57.86

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wakching

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	65.83	73.86	57.72
Hindu	64.68	66.9	60.53
Religion not stated	76.19	80.26	70
Buddhist	66.18	85.71	45.45

Wakching Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Wakching Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wakching Tehsil is 12.51 k (12,514) with 6.32 k (6,320) males and 6.19 k (6,194) females, which is 98.24% of Wakching Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 981 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wakching

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	967
Urban Area	0
Rural Area	967

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wakching

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	986
Hindu	589
Religion not stated	612
Buddhist	778

Wakching Area & Households

The Total Area of Wakching Tehsil is 155.38 Square KM, with a population density of 82 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Wakching Tehsil are 9.The Total Number of households in Wakching Tehsil are 2.24 k(2,242).

Wakching Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wakching Tehsil, there are about 8.04 k (8,038) workers, making up nearly 63.1% of the Wakching Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 4.04 k (4,043) are male workers, and about 4.00 k (3,995) are female workers.

Wakching - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Wakching Census Frequently Asked Questions