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★ District of Nagaland ★

Kohima

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Area · — km²
Population · 2,67,988
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kohima — district of Nagaland

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

District at a glance

About Kohima

Kohima is known for the Hornbill Festival and its rich Naga tribal culture and traditions.

District HQ
Kohima

Must-visit places in Kohima

historical

Kohima War Cemetery

Commonwealth war cemetery commemorating soldiers who died in World War II battles around Kohima.

  • hill
    Kezhakenoma (Japfu Peak)

    Sacred hill in Kohima district offering panoramic views and cultural significance to local tribes.

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Then & Now

Kohima district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
96,090
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Population · 2026
1,13,296
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
18,404
Census 2011 baseline
+17.9%
Households · 2026
21,704
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 · 72 villages

Kohima 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
51,164Census 2011
Female population
44,926Census 2011
Sex ratio
878 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
18,404Census 2011
SC population
0Census 2011
ST population
83,318Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
1,13,296+17.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
21,704RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
50,712Census 2011
Cultivators
21,542Census 2011
Agri labourers
564Census 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 Kohima district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
17 of 72 villages have notable places mapped · 24%
  • Church· 10
  • PHC· 8
  • Hospital· 8
  • Temple· 6
  • ATM· 6
  • School· 5
  • Playground· 4
  • Bus stop· 3
  • Restaurant· 2
  • Bank· 2
  • College· 1
  • High school· 1
  • Shop· 1
  • Park· 1
  • Police· 1
  • Fuel· 1

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

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All 6 mandals of Kohima

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72 villages · 0 GPs
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Top villages in Kohima

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

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kohima

How many mandals and villages are in Kohima district?

Kohima district has 6 mandals and 72 revenue villages across 0 gram panchayats in Nagaland.

Where is the headquarters of Kohima district?

The district headquarters of Kohima is —.

What is the pincode of Kohima district?

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

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kohima fall under?

Kohima district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kohima district?

Kohima district had a population of 2,67,988 per the 2011 Census, across 72 villages.

When was Kohima district formed?

Kohima district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kohima district?

Major rivers in Kohima 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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