Tuensang
District in NAGALAND
As of 2026 estimates, Tuensang population is projected to be N/A, showing a N/A% growth since the 2011 Census. The district has a literacy rate of N/A% and a sex ratio of 929.
Tuensang District of NAGALAND has a total population of 1,96,596 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 1,01,933 are males while 94,663 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.
- 👥 Total Population
- 1,96,596
- ⚖️ Sex Ratio
- 929
per 1000 males
Compare with Census 2001
See how Tuensang has changed over the decade
👶 Child Population (0-6 years)
Children aged 0-6 years constitute 18.20% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys, which is higher than the overall district sex ratio of 929.
Total Children
35,790
18.20% of population
Boys
18,516
51.7%
Girls
17,274
48.3%
Child Sex Ratio
933
girls per 1000 boys
⚠️ Below national average
Religion Breakdown
What is the demographics & social profile of Tuensang?
The text sex ratio of Tuensang stands at 929 females per 1000 males. This is lower than the national average of 940. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 76.31% while female literacy is at 69.59%, showing a gender gap of 6.72%.
The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 97.11% of total population in Tuensang.
What is the workforce statistics of Tuensang?
Out of the total population of 1,96,596, 98,154 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 49.93% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 74.90% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 25.10% are Marginal Workers.
- Main Workers
- 73,518
- Marginal Workers
- 24,636
- Non-Workers
- 98,442
Full-time employment
Part-time / Seasonal
Dependents / Students
Talukas / Tehsils
Noksen
Population: 14,182
Chare
Population: 11,156
Longkhim
Population: 17,306
Tuensang Sadar
Population: 47,885
Ngoungchung
Population: 6,111
Sangsangnyu
Population: 6,629
Sotokur
Population: 10,707
Noklak
Population: 19,507
Chingmei
Population: 3,866
Nokhu
Population: 6,291
Panso
Population: 11,036
Shamator
Population: 12,726
Tsurungto
Population: 2,132
Chessore
Population: 5,438
Mangko
Population: 3,024
Thonoknyu
Population: 18,600
What is the sex ratio of Tuensang?
Population breakdown: 1,01,933 males (51.8%) and 94,663 females (48.2%) out of 1,96,596 total population.
What is the literacy rate of Tuensang?
Literacy rate for District is % out of 1,17,511 total literate population.
How does male vs female literacy compare in Tuensang?
Literacy rates: Male 76.31%, Female 69.59%, Overall %. Gender gap is 6.7%.
Other Districts in NAGALAND
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Tuensang district in NAGALAND?
Tuensang district in NAGALAND has a total population of 1,96,596 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 1,01,933 males and 94,663 females.
What is the literacy rate of Tuensang district?
The overall literacy rate of Tuensang district is N/A%. Male literacy is 76.31% and female literacy is 69.59%.
What is the sex ratio in Tuensang district?
The sex ratio in Tuensang district is 929 females per 1000 males. This is below the national average.
What is the child population of Tuensang district?
Tuensang district has 35,790 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 18,516 are boys and 17,274 are girls. The child sex ratio is 933 girls per 1000 boys.
What is the workforce participation in Tuensang district?
Out of the total population of 1,96,596, 98,154 people (49.9%) are engaged in work activities in Tuensang district.
Sources & Methodology
Primary Data: Census 2011, Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India.
2026 Projections: Estimated using linear growth extrapolation from 2001-2011 data. View our Methodology Page for details.