Yikhum Population
As per the 2011 Census, Yikhum Village has a population of 3.17 k (3,174) with 1.57 k (1,571) males and 1.60 k (1,603) females.The sex ratio in Yikhum is 1021, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Yikhum Village is 373 (373) which is 11.75% of Yikhum Village overall population, Child sex Ratio of Yikhum Village is 829 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, Yikhum village is listed as part of the Englan Subdistrict (Tahsil) of the Wokha District in the state of NAGALAND in INDIA.
The majority of the Village population resides in Rural areas.
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Yikhum Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Yikhum Village current estimated population is projected to be 3.61 k (3,613), indicating a 13.83% increased from Yikhum's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 1.78 k, and the estimated female population is 1.83 k.
Yikhum Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Yikhum Village estimated population is projected to be 3.65 k (3,645), projecting a 14.83% increased from Yikhum's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 1.80 k, and the estimated female population is 1.85 k.
Yikhum Literacy Rate
Yikhum Village has a literacy rate of 71.65% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Yikhum Village is 77.69 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Yikhum Village is 65.9 higher than national average of 64.63%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Yikhum
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71.65 | 77.69 | 65.9 |
| Urban Area | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rural Area | 71.65 | 77.69 | 65.9 |
Yikhum Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes Population in Yikhum Village is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Yikhum Village.
Yikhum Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Yikhum Village is 3.17 k (3,167) with 1.57 k (1,568) males and 1.60 k (1,599) females, which is 99.78% of Yikhum Village overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1020 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Yikhum
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1021 |
| Urban Area | 0 |
| Rural Area | 1021 |
Yikhum Area & Households
The Total Number of households in Yikhum Village are 461 (461).
Yikhum Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Yikhum Village, there are about 2.22 k (2,215) workers, making up nearly 69.79% of the Yikhum Village total population. Out of these, around 1.08 k (1,077) are male workers, and about 1.14 k (1,138) are female workers.
Yikhum - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.61 k (3,613) | 13.83% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 3.65 k (3,645) | 14.83% | 1 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 3.68 k (3,676) | 15.79% | 0.96 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 3.71 k (3,706) | 16.74% | 0.95 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 3.74 k (3,735) | 17.65% | 0.91 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 3.76 k (3,763) | 18.55% | 0.9 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 3.79 k (3,794) | 19.51% | 0.96 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 3.82 k (3,819) | 20.31% | 0.8 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 3.84 k (3,842) | 21.02% | 0.71 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 3.87 k (3,865) | 21.77% | 0.75 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 3.89 k (3,888) | 22.47% | 0.7 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 3.91 k (3,912) | 23.23% | 0.76 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 3.93 k (3,934) | 23.93% | 0.7 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Yikhum Village's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 3.93 k (3,934), with a male population of 1.93 k (1,928) and a female population of 2.01 k (2,008). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Yikhum Village's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.
Yikhum Locality & Nearby Villages
| # | Village Name | Village Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thillong (UR) | 235 |
| 2 | Riphyim (New) | 1,351 |
| 3 | Riphyim (Old) | 2,933 |
| 4 | Englan Comp | 508 |
| 5 | Englan Hq | 0 |