Wokha Sadar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Wokha Sadar Tehsil has a population of 58.19 k (58,186) with 29.47 k (29,467) males and 28.72 k (28,719) females.The sex ratio in Wokha Sadar is 975, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 6.95 k (6,949) which is 11.94% of Wokha Sadar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 983 females for every 1000 males.

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

Wokha Sadar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Wokha Sadar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 66.23 k (66,231), indicating a 13.83% increased from Wokha Sadar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 33.39 k, and the estimated female population is 32.82 k.

Wokha Sadar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Wokha Sadar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 66.82 k (66,816), projecting a 14.83% increased from Wokha Sadar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 33.67 k, and the estimated female population is 33.15 k.

Wokha Sadar Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Wokha Sadar Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 55.06 k (55,061), accounting for 94.63% of the Wokha Sadar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 27.39 k (27,388), and the Christian female population is around 27.67 k (27,673).

Wokha Sadar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Wokha Sadar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 2.02 k (2,023), accounting for 3.48% of the Wokha Sadar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.35 k (1,347), and the Hindu female population is around 676 (676).

Wokha Sadar Religion Wise Population

Wokha Sadar Urban Population

The Urban population of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 35.00 k (35,004), with 18.07 k (18,070) being males and 16.93 k (16,934) being females, making up 60.16% of the Wokha Sadar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 938 females for every 1000 males.

Wokha Sadar Rural Population

The Rural population of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 23.18 k (23,182), with 11.40 k (11,397) being males and 11.79 k (11,785) being females, making up 39.84% of the Wokha Sadar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1035 females for every 1000 males.

Wokha Sadar Literacy Rate

Wokha Sadar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 92.28% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 94.9 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 89.59 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Wokha Sadar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 95.79%, while in the rural regions of Wokha Sadar Tehsil, it is around 86.76%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Wokha Sadar

Category	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Total Population	92.28	94.9	89.59
Urban Area	95.79	96.93	94.57
Rural Area	86.76	91.51	82.21

Literacy Rate by Religion in Wokha Sadar

Religion	Average Literacy Rate	Male Literacy Rate	Female Literacy Rate
Christian	92.46	95.09	89.87
Hindu	89.58	92.82	82.42
Muslim	86.47	90.46	74.87
Buddhist	95.33	100	91.03

Wokha Sadar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Wokha Sadar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 54.55 k (54,550) with 27.08 k (27,082) males and 27.47 k (27,468) females, which is 93.75% of Wokha Sadar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1015 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Wokha Sadar

Category	Sex Ratio
Total Population	975
Urban Area	938
Rural Area	1035

Sex Ratio by Religion in Wokha Sadar

Religion	Sex Ratio
Christian	1011
Hindu	502
Muslim	403
Buddhist	1055

Wokha Sadar Area & Households

The Total Area of Wokha Sadar Tehsil is 265.75 Square KM, with a population density of 219 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Wokha Sadar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Wokha Sadar Tehsil are 21.The Total Number of households in Wokha Sadar Tehsil are 10.88 k(10,878).

Wokha Sadar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Wokha Sadar Tehsil, there are about 22.29 k (22,294) workers, making up nearly 38.32% of the Wokha Sadar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 12.78 k (12,782) are male workers, and about 9.51 k (9,512) are female workers.

Wokha Sadar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Wokha Sadar Census Frequently Asked Questions