Sakshi Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Sakshi Population 2026
11,614 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
11,827
Projected Estimate
Methodology: Population projections are calculated using a default urban growth rate of 2% per annum (Census 2001 data not available for this location). The formula used is P × (1 + r/100)^(Y - 2011), where P is the 2011 population and r is the growth rate.
Census 2011 Data
Officialper 1000 Males
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Child (0-6) Stats
Future Generation • 20.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 829
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 968
Girls 802
Literacy Gap
5.5% Diff Male Literacy 55.5%
Female Literacy 50.0%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
8,520
98.9% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 71%
Main Workers 3,734
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 2,368
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 14.2%
Cultivators (Farmers) 83.1%
Agricultural Laborers 1.6%
Household Industries 1.1%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sakshi in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Sakshi in 2026 is 11,595. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Sakshi? ▼
The literacy rate of Sakshi is 52.93% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Sakshi? ▼
The sex ratio of Sakshi is 879 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Sakshi in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Sakshi in 2027 is 11,827. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Sakshi population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Sakshi. The Census 2011 population was 8,615. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Sakshi in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Sakshi had a total population of 8,615. This comprised 4,586 males and 4,029 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Longleng District
#3 of 5
By population size
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Rank in Nagaland
#77 of 114
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Sakshi | Longleng Avg | Nagaland Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 52.93% | 59.59% ↓ 6.7%
| 63.2% ↓ 10.3%
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| Sex Ratio | 879 | 906 ↓ 27 | 945 ↓ 66 |
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