Nokhu Population Data
Comprehensive demographics including 2026 projections, Census 2011, and 2001 data.
Live Estimate
Nokhu Population 2026
8,481 (Estimated)
Based on growth trends from previous census data. Official Census 2011 data serves as the baseline.
Next Census 2027
8,636
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 • 19.5% of total pop
Child Sex Ratio 842
Females per 1000 Males (0-6 age)
Boys 665
Girls 560
Literacy Gap
4.8% Diff Male Literacy 44.7%
Female Literacy 39.9%
SC Population
0
0.0% of total
ST Population
6,257
99.5% of total
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Workforce Economy
Primary occupation: farming (Cultivators)
Worker Participation Rate 59%
Main Workers 2,797
Employment > 6 months/year
Marginal Workers 937
Employment < 6 months/year
Employment Sectors
Other Workers (Services/Ind) 6.5%
Cultivators (Farmers) 90.2%
Agricultural Laborers 1.6%
Household Industries 1.7%
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Nokhu in 2026? ▼
The estimated population of Nokhu in 2026 is 8,467. This is based on Census 2011 data with an annual growth rate of 2.00%.
What is the literacy rate of Nokhu? ▼
The literacy rate of Nokhu is 42.46% as per Census 2011.
What is the sex ratio of Nokhu? ▼
The sex ratio of Nokhu is 895 females per 1000 males according to Census 2011. This is below the national average of 940.
What is the projected population of Nokhu in 2027? ▼
The projected population of Nokhu in 2027 is 8,636. This projection is based on the 2.00% annual growth rate (default urban growth rate).
How has Nokhu population changed since 2001? ▼
Census 2001 data is not available for Nokhu. The Census 2011 population was 6,291. Current projections use a default urban growth rate of 2.00%.
What was the population of Nokhu in Census 2011? ▼
According to Census 2011, Nokhu had a total population of 6,291. This comprised 3,319 males and 2,972 females.
📊 Comparison & Rankings
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Rank in Tuensang District
#11 of 16
By population size
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Rank in Nagaland
#87 of 114
Among all talukas/cities in state
Comparison with Averages
| Metric | Nokhu | Tuensang Avg | Nagaland Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Rate | 42.46% | 55.66% ↓ 13.2%
| 63.2% ↓ 20.7%
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| Sex Ratio | 895 | 950 ↓ 55 | 945 ↓ 50 |
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