Subdistrict (Tahsil) In Wokha District

Wokha Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wokha District has a population of 1.66 Lac (1,66,343) with 84.51 k (84,505) males and 81.84 k (81,838) females.The sex ratio in Wokha is 969, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wokha District is 20.14 k (20,138) which is 12.11% of Wokha District overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wokha District is 956 females for every 1000 males.

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

1.66 Lac

Toatl Population

84.51 k

Male Population

81.84 k

Female Population

Wokha Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wokha District current estimated population is projected to be 1.89 Lac (1,89,342), indicating a 13.83% increased from Wokha's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 95.75 k, and the estimated female population is 93.53 k.

Wokha Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wokha District estimated population is projected to be 1.91 Lac (1,91,015), projecting a 14.83% increased from Wokha's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 96.57 k, and the estimated female population is 94.47 k.

Wokha Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Wokha District, with a total Christian population of 1.58 Lac (1,58,236), accounting for 95.13% of the Wokha District population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 79.71 k (79,712), and the Christian female population is around 78.52 k (78,524).

Wokha Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Wokha District, with a total Hindu population of 5.61 k (5,605), accounting for 3.37% of the Wokha District population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 3.32 k (3,316), and the Hindu female population is around 2.29 k (2,289).

Wokha Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian1,58,23695.13%
Hindu5,6053.37%
Muslim2,0431.23%
Buddhist3180.19%
Religion not stated790.05%
Sikh340.02%
Other religions and persuasions200.01%
Jain80%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Wokha Urban Population

The Urban population of Wokha District is 35.00 k (35,004), with 18.07 k (18,070) being males and 16.93 k (16,934) being females, making up 21.04% of the Wokha total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Wokha Rural Population

The Rural population of Wokha District is 1.31 Lac (1,31,339), with 66.44 k (66,435) being males and 64.90 k (64,904) being females, making up 78.96% of the Wokha total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 977 females for every 1000 males.

Wokha Literacy Rate

Wokha District has a literacy rate of 87.69% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wokha District is 90.81 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wokha District is 84.48 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wokha District's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.79%, while in the rural regions of Wokha District, it is around 85.48%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wokha

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.69 90.81 84.48
Urban Area 95.79 96.93 94.57
Rural Area 85.48 89.09 81.8

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wokha

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 88.51 91.62 85.35
Hindu 71.18 76.61 62.89
Muslim 67.83 75.81 54.5
Buddhist 91.76 93.65 89.92

Wokha Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Wokha Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wokha District is 1.57 Lac (1,56,621) with 78.82 k (78,816) males and 77.81 k (77,805) females, which is 94.16% of Wokha District overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 988 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wokha

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 969
Urban Area 938
Rural Area 977

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wokha

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 986
Hindu 691
Muslim 639
Buddhist 1026

Wokha Area & Households

The Total Area of Wokha District is 1,628 Square KM, with a population density of 102 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wokha District are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Wokha District are 153.The Total Number of households in Wokha District are 31.89 k(31,891).

Wokha Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wokha District, there are about 78.41 k (78,412) workers, making up nearly 47.14% of the Wokha District total population. Out of these, around 42.10 k (42,096) are male workers, and about 36.32 k (36,316) are female workers.

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

Diving deeper into local demographics, Wokha district's growth story offers insights into its significance within its state. Starting with a base population of 10,287, the district's populace evolved, marking a count of 1,66,343 by the dataset's end.

A notable period in this narrative is the year 2001. The growth rate of 95.16% during this time underscores the socio-economic and healthcare advancements.The average growth rate over the period is 30.89%.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.

Wokha District population growth key Takeaways

  • Transitioned from a population of 10,287 to 1,66,343.
  • The year 2001 stands out with a growth rate of 95.16%.
  • The data reveals diverse growth rates influenced by various factors.
Census Year Population Variation Variation % Male Female
1901 10.29 k - - 5.21 k 5.07 k
1911 14.78 k 4.50 k 43.70564791 7.07 k 7.72 k
1921 16.43 k 1.65 k 11.13441115 7.95 k 8.48 k
1931 18.67 k 2.25 k 13.66486092 9.14 k 9.54 k
1941 21.32 k 2.65 k 14.16943344 10.38 k 10.94 k
1951 25.31 k 3.99 k 18.69606004 12.42 k 12.88 k
1961 29.55 k 4.25 k 16.78653284 15.53 k 14.02 k
1971 38.59 k 9.03 k 30.56439061 19.49 k 19.09 k
1981 57.85 k 19.26 k 49.92354938 30.15 k 27.70 k
1991 82.61 k 24.76 k 42.80133446 43.09 k 39.52 k
2001 1.61 Lac 78.61 k 95.15687794 83.67 k 77.55 k
2011 1.66 Lac 5.12 k 3.175725548 84.51 k 81.84 k

Historical Population of Wokha by Census Year 1901-2011

Wokha - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 1.89 Lac (1,89,342) 13.83%
2025 1.91 Lac (1,91,015) 14.83% 1 %
2026 1.93 Lac (1,92,604) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 1.94 Lac (1,94,193) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 1.96 Lac (1,95,698) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 1.97 Lac (1,97,204) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 1.99 Lac (1,98,793) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 2.00 Lac (2,00,131) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 2.01 Lac (2,01,301) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 2.03 Lac (2,02,556) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 2.04 Lac (2,03,727) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 2.05 Lac (2,04,981) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 2.06 Lac (2,06,152) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Wokha District's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 2.06 Lac (2,06,152), with a male population of 1.04 Lac (1,03,704) and a female population of 1.02 Lac (1,02,490). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Wokha District's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Wokha Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Wokha is 1.66 Lac (1,66,343).

The estimated population of Wokha in 2024 is approximately 1.89 Lac (1,89,342).

Christian constitute 95.13% of Wokha population, amounting to approximately 1.58 Lac (1,58,236) people.

Hindu constitute 3.37% of Wokha population, totaling around 5.61 k (5,605) people.

Christian: 95.13%, Hindu: 3.37%, Muslim: 1.23%, Buddhist: 0.19%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.02%, Other religions and persuasions: 0.01%, Jain: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Wokha is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 1.57 Lac (94.16%).

In Wokha, 35.00 k (21.04%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 1.31 Lac (78.96%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Wokha is 87.69%, with male literacy at 90.81% and female literacy at 84.48%.

The sex ratio in Wokha is 969 females for every 1000 males.

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