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Largest and Smallest District in Nagaland
Nagaland, situated in the northeastern region of India, is a vibrant and culturally rich state. Bounded by Myanmar to the east, Assam to the north, Arunachal Pradesh to the northeast, and Manipur to the south, Nagaland is known for its diverse indigenous tribes, each contributing to the state’s unique cultural mosaic.
As of the latest available information in 2024, Nagaland is administratively divided into 16 districts, each with its distinctive characteristics and landscapes. These districts play a crucial role in the governance and development of the state, facilitating effective administration and localized initiatives.
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| # | District | Population 2011 | Area (sq. km.) | Density (people/sq. km.) |
| 1 | Kohima | 267,988 | 1,207 | 222.03 |
| 2 | Mon | 250,260 | 1,786 | 140.12 |
| 3 | Mokokchung | 194,622 | 1,719 | 113.22 |
| 4 | Dimapur | 170,000 | 70 | 2,428.57 |
| 5 | Wokha | 166,343 | 1,628 | 102.18 |
| 6 | Phek | 163,418 | 2,026 | 80.66 |
| 7 | Zünheboto | 140,757 | 1,255 | 112.16 |
| 8 | Tuensang | 137,296 | 2,536 | 54.14 |
| 9 | Chümoukedima | 125,400 | 610 | 205.57 |
| 10 | Peren | 95,219 | 2,300 | 41.40 |
| 11 | Kiphire | 74,004 | 1,130 | 65.49 |
| 12 | Tseminyü | 63,629 | 256 | 248.55 |
| 13 | Noklak | 59,300 | 1,152 | 51.48 |
| 14 | Longleng | 50,484 | 562 | 89.83 |
| 15 | Shamator | 12,726 | n/a | |
| 16 | Niuland | 11,876 | n/a |
Source: Census 2011
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Largest and Smallest District in Nagaland by Area
Peren district covering an area of 23000 km² is the largest district in Nagaland. Dimapur District is the smallest district in Nagaland with a total area of 70 km²
| # By Area | District | Area |
| Largest | Peren | 2300 km² |
| Smallest | Dimapur | 70 km² |
Source: Census 2011
Largest and Smallest District in Nagaland by Population
Kohima District is the most populated district in Nagaland. Its Population as per the census 2011 is 2.79 Lakhs. Niuland District with a population of 11,876 is the least populated district in Nagaland.
| # by Population | District | Population (Census 2011) |
| Most Populated | Kohima | 267,988 |
| Least | Niuland | 11,876 |
Highest and Lowest Population Density
Dimapur District (2,428 people per km) has the highest Population density in Nagaland. Peren District with a population density of 41 people per km is the lowest-density district in Nagaland.
| # by Density | District | Density (person/km) |
| Highest | Dimapur | 2,428.57 |
| Least | Peren | 41.40 |
Source: Census 2011
Nagaland District with Highest and Lowest Literacy rate
| # by Literacy Rate | District | Literacy Rate |
| Most Literate | Mokokchung | 91.62% |
| Least | Mon | 56.99% |
Source: Census 2011
Nagaland District with Highest and Lowest Sex Ratio
Zunheboto district (976) has the highest Male-Female Sex ratio in Nagaland. Mon District (899 ) has the lowest male-female sex ratio in Nagaland.
| # by Sex ratio | District | Sex ratio |
| Highest | Zunheboto | 976 females to 1000 males |
| Lowest | Mon | 899 females to 1000 males |
Source: Census 2011
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