Zunheboto Sadar Population

As per the 2011 Census, Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil has a population of 35.98 k (35,977) with 18.35 k (18,345) males and 17.63 k (17,632) females.The sex ratio in Zunheboto Sadar is 962, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 4.70 k (4,701) which is 13.07% of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 991 females for every 1000 males.

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

35.98 k

Toatl Population

18.35 k

Male Population

17.63 k

Female Population

Zunheboto Sadar Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 40.95 k (40,952), indicating a 13.83% increased from Zunheboto Sadar's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 20.79 k, and the estimated female population is 20.15 k.

Zunheboto Sadar Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 41.31 k (41,313), projecting a 14.83% increased from Zunheboto Sadar's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 20.96 k, and the estimated female population is 20.35 k.

Zunheboto Sadar Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 33.91 k (33,908), accounting for 94.25% of the Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 16.74 k (16,742), and the Christian female population is around 17.17 k (17,166).

Zunheboto Sadar Hindu Population

Hindu is the second most popular religion in Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.58 k (1,583), accounting for 4.4% of the Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 1.27 k (1,269), and the Hindu female population is around 314 (314).

Zunheboto Sadar Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian33,90894.25%
Hindu1,5834.4%
Muslim3550.99%
Buddhist1010.28%
Religion not stated170.05%
Sikh90.03%
Jain40.01%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Zunheboto Sadar Urban Population

The Urban population of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 22.63 k (22,633), with 11.72 k (11,715) being males and 10.92 k (10,918) being females, making up 62.91% of the Zunheboto Sadar total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 932 females for every 1000 males.

Zunheboto Sadar Rural Population

The Rural population of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 13.34 k (13,344), with 6.63 k (6,630) being males and 6.71 k (6,714) being females, making up 37.09% of the Zunheboto Sadar total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1013 females for every 1000 males.

Zunheboto Sadar Literacy Rate

Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil has a literacy rate of 87.82% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 89.58 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 85.98 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 93.83%, while in the rural regions of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil, it is around 77.69%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Zunheboto Sadar

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 87.82 89.58 85.98
Urban Area 93.83 94.89 92.68
Rural Area 77.69 80.1 75.35

Literacy Rate by Religion in Zunheboto Sadar

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 87.57 89.23 85.96
Hindu 92 93.17 86.64
Muslim 89.47 90.53 86.25
Buddhist 91.03 94.74 87.5

Zunheboto Sadar Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

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

Zunheboto Sadar Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 33.63 k (33,629) with 16.57 k (16,571) males and 17.06 k (17,058) females, which is 93.47% of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 1030 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Zunheboto Sadar

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 962
Urban Area 932
Rural Area 1013

Sex Ratio by Religion in Zunheboto Sadar

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 1026
Hindu 248
Muslim 371
Buddhist 943

Zunheboto Sadar Area & Households

The Total Area of Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil is 129.08 Square KM, with a population density of 279 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil are 1 and the Total Number of Villages in Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil are 23.The Total Number of households in Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil are 6.70 k(6,703).

Zunheboto Sadar Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil, there are about 15.75 k (15,749) workers, making up nearly 43.78% of the Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 9.01 k (9,011) are male workers, and about 6.74 k (6,738) are female workers.

Zunheboto Sadar - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 40.95 k (40,952) 13.83%
2025 41.31 k (41,313) 14.83% 1 %
2026 41.66 k (41,657) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 42.00 k (42,001) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 42.33 k (42,326) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 42.65 k (42,652) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 43.00 k (42,996) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 43.29 k (43,285) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 43.54 k (43,538) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 43.81 k (43,810) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 44.06 k (44,063) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 44.33 k (44,334) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 44.59 k (44,587) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 44.59 k (44,587), with a male population of 22.51 k (22,513) and a female population of 22.08 k (22,082). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Zunheboto Sadar Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Zunheboto Sadar Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Zunheboto Sadar is 35.98 k (35,977).

The estimated population of Zunheboto Sadar in 2024 is approximately 40.95 k (40,952).

Christian constitute 94.25% of Zunheboto Sadar population, amounting to approximately 33.91 k (33,908) people.

Hindu constitute 4.4% of Zunheboto Sadar population, totaling around 1.58 k (1,583) people.

Christian: 94.25%, Hindu: 4.4%, Muslim: 0.99%, Buddhist: 0.28%, Religion not stated: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.03%, Jain: 0.01%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Zunheboto Sadar is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 33.63 k (93.47%).

In Zunheboto Sadar, 22.63 k (62.91%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 13.34 k (37.09%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Zunheboto Sadar is 87.82%, with male literacy at 89.58% and female literacy at 85.98%.

The sex ratio in Zunheboto Sadar is 962 females for every 1000 males.

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