Nagaland is the fifth most populous North Eastern state of India and has a predominantly Christian population. At the census 2011, out of the 20 lakh population, around 17.40 lakhs (87.93%) have returned themselves as followers of Christianity, 1.73 Lakhs (8.75%) as Hindus, and 49 thousand (2.47%) as Muslims. In addition, 0.12% Stated No religion & 0.73% are other religions.
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Religion-wise Population in Nagaland
| # | Religion | Population 2011 |
| 1 | Christian | 1,739,651 |
| 2 | Hindu | 173,054 |
| 3 | Muslim | 48,963 |
| 4 | Buddhist | 6,759 |
| 5 | Jain | 2,655 |
| 6 | Sikh | 1,890 |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 3,214 |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 2,316 |
| Total | 1,978,502 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion-wise Population Percentage in Nagaland
| # | Religion | Percentage % |
| 1 | Christian | 87.93% |
| 2 | Hindu | 8.75% |
| 3 | Muslim | 2.47% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 0.34% |
| 5 | Jain | 0.13% |
| 6 | Sikh | 0.10% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 0.16% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 0.12% |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Nagaland - Rural Population
| # | Religion | Rural Pop. 2011 | Percentage |
| 1 | Christian | 1,310,838 | 93.13% |
| 2 | Hindu | 62,934 | 4.47% |
| 3 | Muslim | 23,007 | 1.63% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 4,478 | 0.32% |
| 5 | Sikh | 1,116 | 0.08% |
| 6 | Jain | 421 | 0.03% |
| 7 | Other religions and persuasions | 2,997 | 0.21% |
| 8 | Religion not stated | 1,745 | 0.12% |
| Total | 1,407,536 |
Source: Census 2011
Religion in Nagaland - Urban Population
| # | Religion | Urban Pop. 2011 | Percentage |
| 1 | Christian | 428,813 | 75.10% |
| 2 | Hindu | 110,120 | 19.29% |
| 3 | Muslim | 25,956 | 4.55% |
| 4 | Buddhist | 2,281 | 0.40% |
| 5 | Jain | 2,234 | 0.39% |
| 6 | Sikh | 774 | 0.14% |
| 7 | Religion not stated | 571 | 0.10% |
| 8 | Other religions and persuasions | 217 | 0.04% |
| Total | 570,966 |
Source: Census 2011
Nagaland Caste-wise Population
| Caste | Population (%) |
| OBC* | – |
| Dalits (SCs) | 0 |
| Tribals (STs) | 86.48% |
| General | 13% |
*Govt has not enumerated caste-wise population other than SCs and STs in the Census 2011. So OBC Percentage is not accurate & based on various estimates.
Ethnic Groups
Nagaland is home to 15 major native Naga ethnic groups, including Angami, Ao, Chakhesang, Chang, Khiamniungan, Konyak, Lotha, Phom, Pochury, Rengma, Sangtam, Sümi, Tikhir, Yimkhiung, and Zeme-Liangmai (Zeliang). In addition to these, other ethnic communities such as the Kuki and Kachari are also present in significant numbers. The state also includes smaller tribes or sub-tribes like Garo, Karbi, Chirr, Makury, and Rongmei. Besides the indigenous groups, Nagaland has notable populations of non-native communities, including Bengalis, Marwaris, Nepalis, and Punjabis, most of whom are concentrated around the commercial hub of Dimapur.
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