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★ District of Nagaland ★

Dimapur

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Area · — km²
Population · 3,78,811
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Dimapur — district of Nagaland

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

District at a glance

About Dimapur

Dimapur is known for being Nagaland's commercial hub and gateway to the state.

District HQ
Dimapur

Must-visit places in Dimapur

urban

Dimapur Town

The largest city in Nagaland, serving as the primary commercial and transportation center of the state.

  • historical
    Chumukedima

    An archaeological site with historical significance in the Dimapur district area.

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Then & Now

Dimapur district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
64,858
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
76,470
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
13,521
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
15,941
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 · 96 villages

Dimapur 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
32,746Census 2011
Female population
32,112Census 2011
Sex ratio
981 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
13,521Census 2011
SC population
0Census 2011
ST population
46,309Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
76,470+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
15,941RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
25,287Census 2011
Cultivators
5,762Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,180Census 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 Dimapur district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

51 places mapped
Coverage
0 of 96 villages have notable places mapped · 0%
  • PHC· 15
  • Hospital· 13
  • Shop· 8
  • Restaurant· 7
  • Temple· 2
  • Railway· 2
  • Monument· 1
  • Fast food· 1
  • Bank· 1
  • Church· 1

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

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All 4 mandals of Dimapur

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96 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in Dimapur

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Dimapur

How many mandals and villages are in Dimapur district?

Dimapur district has 4 mandals and 96 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Nagaland.

Where is the headquarters of Dimapur district?

The district headquarters of Dimapur is —.

What is the pincode of Dimapur district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Dimapur fall under?

Dimapur district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Dimapur district?

Dimapur district had a population of 3,78,811 per the 2011 Census, across 96 villages.

When was Dimapur district formed?

Dimapur district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Dimapur district?

Major rivers in Dimapur 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 Dimapur

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