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Wokha

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Area · — km²
Population · 1,66,343
Pincode range ·
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172
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About the district

Wokha — district of Nagaland

Wokha is a district in Nagaland. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Wokha

Home to the Wokha Naga tribe and known for its cultural heritage and traditional festivals.

District HQ
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Then & Now

Wokha district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
1,28,538
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
1,51,547
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
25,114
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
29,610
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 172 villages

Wokha district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
65,001Census 2011
Female population
63,537Census 2011
Sex ratio
977 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
25,114Census 2011
SC population
0Census 2011
ST population
1,22,637Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,51,547+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
29,610RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
65,131Census 2011
Cultivators
40,886Census 2011
Agri labourers
2,338Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
81.5%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
27,409 / 48,83056% complete
SBM-G toilets
20,448Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Wokha district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

16 places mapped
Coverage
4 of 172 villages have notable places mapped · 2%
  • PHC· 3
  • Bank· 3
  • Hospital· 2
  • Temple· 2
  • College· 2
  • Church· 2
  • Bus stop· 1
  • Police· 1

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Wokha district.

Browse by mandal

All 12 mandals of Wokha

Click any mandal to see its villages, posts, and local services.

172 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in Wokha

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Wokha

How many mandals and villages are in Wokha district?

Wokha district has 12 mandals and 172 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Nagaland.

Where is the headquarters of Wokha district?

The district headquarters of Wokha is —.

What is the pincode of Wokha district?

Wokha district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Wokha may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Wokha fall under?

Wokha district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Wokha district?

Wokha district had a population of 1,66,343 per the 2011 Census, across 172 villages.

When was Wokha district formed?

Wokha district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Wokha district?

Major rivers in Wokha district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Wokha

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