How many villages are listed for Nagaland?
Nagaland has 1,428 Census 2011 village records in this directory. They are grouped across 11 districts and 114 sub-districts.
Indian Village Directory
Nagaland (NL) Village Directory
The Nagaland (NL) village directory brings together 1,428 Census 2011 village records from 11 districts and 114 sub-districts. It helps you find villages by district, sub-district, Census village code, population, households, area and nearest-town details. Across these records, Nagaland has 1,400 inhabited villages, 28 uninhabited village entries, 1,407,536 people, 254,168 households and 101,253 hectares of recorded village area. For quick comparison, Dimapur has the highest number of village records; Mon has the largest listed village population; nearest-town names are reported for 44 local references. The facility summary adds local context: primary school is reported for 1,400 villages, mobile coverage is reported for 1,276 villages, all-weather road is reported for 706 villages. The village figures are prepared from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India; postal context is available for 403 post offices and 46 PIN codes; banking context uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) access records.
Nagaland has 1,428 Census 2011 village records in this directory, organised across 11 districts and 114 sub-districts. The page also compares population, households, area, facilities, postal references and bank service context where available.
Districts11
Local Admin Units114
Villages1,428
Population1,407,536
Households254,168
Key Facts
- Village Records
- 1,428 Census 2011 village records
- Districts Covered
- 11
- Sub-districts
- 114
- Inhabited Villages
- 1,400
- Listed Population
- 1,407,536
- Households
- 254,168
- Recorded Village Area
- 101,253 hectares
- Most Village Records
- Dimapur (222 villages)
- Largest Listed Population
- Mon (215,816 people)
District-wise Village List
Nagaland's district table compares 11 districts by village count, Census code, population, households and recorded area. Dimapur has the most village records with 222 entries. Mon has the largest listed village population at 215,816 people. Zunheboto has the highest recorded village area in this directory.
| District | Census Code | Villages | Village Share | Inhabited % | Population | Population Share | Avg Pop / Village | Households | Area (ha) | Area Share | Pop / sq km | Largest Village | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimapur | 265 | 222 | 16% | 99% | 180,942 | 13% | 815 | 36,505 | 11,303 | 11% | 1,600.8 | Chekiye | Official Site |
| Kiphire | 269 | 96 | 6.7% | 94% | 57,517 | 4.1% | 599 | 11,662 | 0 | 0% | Pungro Hq | Official Site | |
| Kohima | 270 | 105 | 7.4% | 100% | 146,900 | 10% | 1,399 | 27,636 | 4,500 | 4.4% | 3,264.4 | Tesophenyu | Official Site |
| Longleng | 268 | 49 | 3.4% | 100% | 42,871 | 3% | 875 | 10,295 | 0 | 0% | Yachem | Official Site | |
| Mokokchung | 262 | 108 | 7.6% | 99% | 138,897 | 9.9% | 1,286 | 29,960 | 0 | 0% | Ungma | Official Site | |
| Mon | 261 | 131 | 9.2% | 100% | 215,816 | 15% | 1,647 | 35,822 | 0 | 0% | Monyakshu Village | Official Site | |
| Peren | 271 | 112 | 7.8% | 91% | 81,429 | 5.8% | 727 | 15,615 | 0 | 0% | Samzuram | Official Site | |
| Phek | 266 | 117 | 8.2% | 100% | 138,843 | 9.9% | 1,187 | 8,259 | 0 | 0% | Kikruma | Official Site | |
| Tuensang | 267 | 144 | 10% | 96% | 159,822 | 11% | 1,11 | 29,782 | 0 | 0% | Tuensang Village | Official Site | |
| Wokha | 264 | 153 | 11% | 99% | 131,339 | 9.3% | 858 | 25,618 | 23,405 | 23% | 561.2 | Pangti | Official Site |
| Zunheboto | 263 | 191 | 13% | 100% | 113,160 | 8% | 592 | 23,014 | 62,045.10 | 61% | 182.4 | Lazami | Official Site |
Districts with the most village records
The ranking shows where village records are most concentrated in Nagaland. Dimapur, Zunheboto and Wokha appear near the top by village count, so they are useful starting points for district-wise village search and local comparison.
| Rank | District | Villages | Village Share | Population | Population Share | Area (ha) | Area Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimapur | 222 | 16% | 180,942 | 13% | 11,303 | 11% |
| 2 | Zunheboto | 191 | 13% | 113,160 | 8% | 62,045.10 | 61% |
| 3 | Wokha | 153 | 11% | 131,339 | 9.3% | 23,405 | 23% |
| 4 | Tuensang | 144 | 10% | 159,822 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| 5 | Mon | 131 | 9.2% | 215,816 | 15% | 0 | 0% |
| 6 | Phek | 117 | 8.2% | 138,843 | 9.9% | 0 | 0% |
| 7 | Peren | 112 | 7.8% | 81,429 | 5.8% | 0 | 0% |
| 8 | Mokokchung | 108 | 7.6% | 138,897 | 9.9% | 0 | 0% |
| 9 | Kohima | 105 | 7.4% | 146,900 | 10% | 4,500 | 4.4% |
| 10 | Kiphire | 96 | 6.7% | 57,517 | 4.1% | 0 | 0% |
Largest Villages by Population
This table lists the most populated villages in Nagaland based on Census 2011 village records. Tesophenyu is the largest listed village by population here, with 11,116 people and 1,836 households.
| Rank | Village | Population | State Pop Share | Households | Avg Household Size | Area (ha) | Pop / sq km | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesophenyu | 11,116 | 0.8% | 1,836 | 6.1 | 0 | Tseminyu | 13.0 | |
| 2 | Ungma | 9,443 | 0.7% | 2,294 | 4.1 | 0 | Mokokchung | 3.0 | |
| 3 | Tuensang Village | 8,974 | 0.6% | 1,513 | 5.9 | 0 | Tuensang | 5.0 | |
| 4 | Pangti | 7,825 | 0.6% | 1,209 | 6.5 | 0 | Wokha | 50.0 | |
| 5 | Noklak Hq | 7,674 | 0.5% | 1,384 | 5.5 | 0 | Tuensang | 56.0 | |
| 6 | Lakhuti | 7,614 | 0.5% | 1,077 | 7.1 | 0 | Wokha | 52.0 | |
| 7 | Viswema | 7,417 | 0.5% | 1,369 | 5.4 | 0 | Kohima | 21.0 | |
| 8 | Kikruma | 7,298 | 0.5% | 12 | 608.2 | 0 | Pfutsero Town | 12.0 | |
| 9 | Phusachodu | 7,275 | 0.5% | 8 | 909.4 | 0 | Pfutsero | 8.0 | |
| 10 | Chekiye | 7,250 | 0.5% | 1,293 | 5.6 | 0 | Chumukedima | 7.0 |
Largest Villages by Area
This table compares villages with the largest recorded geographical area in Nagaland. Kiyekhu has the largest listed area here at 9,025 hectares.
| Rank | Village | Area (ha) | State Area Share | Population | Pop / sq km | Households | Households / ha | Nearest Town | Town Distance km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kiyekhu | 9,025 | 8.9% | 611 | 6.8 | 132 | 0.01 | Zunheboto | 33.0 |
| 2 | Chanaka | 7,700 | 7.6% | 82 | 1.1 | 27 | 0 | Wokha | 80.0 |
| 3 | Hozhukhe | 6,540 | 6.5% | 1,460 | 22.3 | 289 | 0.04 | Dimapur | 40.0 |
| 4 | Zukeshe | 6,500 | 6.4% | 355 | 5.5 | 66 | 0.01 | Wokha | 90.0 |
| 5 | Khrimtomi | 6,100 | 6% | 581 | 9.5 | 131 | 0.02 | Zunheboto | 41.0 |
| 6 | Ralan (New) | 5,000 | 4.9% | 402 | 8 | 107 | 0.02 | Dimapur | 60.0 |
| 7 | Chiedema | 4,500 | 4.4% | 1,820 | 40.4 | 390 | 0.09 | Kohima | 8.0 |
| 8 | Chandalashung (Old) | 4,000 | 4% | 231 | 5.8 | 80 | 0.02 | Dimapur | 64.0 |
| 9 | Lazami | 3,443 | 3.4% | 2,936 | 85.3 | 654 | 0.19 | Tseminyu | 18.0 |
| 10 | Khehoyi | 2,900 | 2.9% | 834 | 28.8 | 155 | 0.05 | Dimapur | 30.0 |
Post Offices and PIN Codes in Nagaland
This section gives a state-level postal summary from the available post office dataset.
The postal summary adds PIN code and India Post context for Nagaland. It includes 403 post offices, 46 PIN codes, 398 delivery offices and 357 branch offices. Use this for address reference, then verify important postal details with India Post.
Post Offices / 100 Villages28.2
PIN Codes / 100 Villages3.2
Delivery Office %99%
Branch Office %89%
Coordinate Coverage %99%
Post Offices403
Unique PIN Codes46
Delivery Offices398
Non-delivery Offices5
Head Offices1
Sub Offices45
Branch Offices357
District-wise Postal Summary
| Postal District | Post Offices | Unique PIN Codes | Delivery Offices | Branch Offices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimapur | 51 | 8 | 46 | 43 |
| Kiphire | 21 | 1 | 21 | 20 |
| Kohima | 50 | 12 | 50 | 38 |
| Longleng | 11 | 1 | 11 | 10 |
| Mokokchung | 53 | 8 | 53 | 45 |
| Mon | 32 | 4 | 32 | 28 |
| Noklak | 9 | 1 | 9 | 9 |
| Peren | 25 | 6 | 25 | 23 |
| Phek | 39 | 4 | 39 | 35 |
| Tuensang | 41 | 4 | 41 | 39 |
| Wokha | 29 | 4 | 29 | 27 |
| Zunheboto | 42 | 6 | 42 | 40 |
Top PIN Codes by Post Office Count
| PIN Code | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| 798612 | 33 |
| 798620 | 33 |
| 797111 | 23 |
| 798611 | 21 |
| 798601 | 16 |
| 797107 | 15 |
| 797109 | 15 |
| 797112 | 13 |
| 797110 | 13 |
| 798603 | 12 |
Office Type Summary
| Office Type | Post Offices |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 1 |
| Sub Office | 45 |
| Branch Office | 357 |
ATM, CDM and CRM Access in Nagaland
The banking section summarises Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records for Nagaland. It includes 354 ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records, 22 banks and 35 PIN codes. These records are useful for local banking access checks, but they do not prove that a facility is inside a village. Verify the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Records / 100 Villages24.8
ATM Share77%
CDM Share0%
CRM Share23%
Records / Bank16.1
ATM/CDM/CRM Records354
ATMs272
CRMs82
Banks22
PINs35
Device Type Summary
| Device Type | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| ATM | 272 | 77% |
| CRM | 82 | 23% |
Top Banks in This Area
| Bank | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State Bank of India | 225 | 64% |
| Axis Bank Limited | 27 | 7.6% |
| Bank of Baroda | 17 | 4.8% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | 14 | 4% |
| Hdfc Bank Ltd. | 13 | 3.7% |
Top PIN Codes by Banking Access Records
| PIN Code | Records | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 797112 | 129 | 36% |
| 797001 | 84 | 24% |
| 798601 | 29 | 8.2% |
| 797115 | 16 | 4.5% |
| 797103 | 15 | 4.2% |
| 798621 | 9 | 2.5% |
| 798620 | 8 | 2.3% |
| 797111 | 7 | 2% |
| 798612 | 7 | 2% |
| 797110 | 5 | 1.4% |
District-wise ATM/CDM/CRM Summary
| District | Records | ATMs | CRMs | CDMs | Banks | PINs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chumoukedima | 42 | 29 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Dimapur | 123 | 97 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 5 |
| Kiphire | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kohima | 93 | 73 | 20 | 0 | 19 | 5 |
| Longleng | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Meluri | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Mokokchung | 34 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Mon | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Niuland | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Noklak | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Peren | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Phek | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Tseminyu | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Tuensang | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Wokha | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| Zunheboto | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected rows show bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) service records from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access dataset. They are shown for local reference and should be verified with the bank before visiting.
| Bank | Type | PIN | District | Local Area | Centre | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axis Bank Limited | ATM | 797103 | Chumoukedima | Chumoukedima | Chumukedima (Tc) | Chumukedima District Dimapur 797 103 Nagaland Axis Bank ATM Patkai Christian College Campus, Chumoukedima, Nagaland, 79… |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 798611 | Kiphire | Kiphire Sadar | Kiphire (Tc) | Kiphire D C Office Complex, Kiphire, Nagaland, 798611 |
| Bank of Baroda | ATM | 797110 | Peren | Athibung | Athibung | State-Nagaland Ahthibung Town, Block Ahthibung Dist: Peren, Peren, Nagaland, 797110 |
| Axis Bank Limited | CRM | 797001 | Kohima | Jakhama | Jakhama Hq (Ur) | Jakhama, Kohima, Nagaland ST Joseph's College, Kohima, Nagaland, 797001 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 798625 | Longleng | Longleng | Longleng (Tc) | Longleng B. P. O.longleng Via Changtongia PIN 798613, Longleng, Nagaland, 798625 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 797114 | Meluri | Meluri | Meluri Hq | Nagaland Meluri, Meluri, Nagaland, 797114 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 798613 | Mokokchung | Changtongya | Changtongya (Tc) | Nagaland Changtongya, Mokokchung, Nagaland, 798613 |
| State Bank of India | ATM | 798621 | Mon | Aboi | Ao Pao | Mon Mon 2nd Cd, Mon, Nagaland, 798621 |
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) details are based on Reserve Bank of India (RBI) banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code, district or sub-district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Population Summary
The population summary gives a quick demographic view of Nagaland's village records. It shows 1,407,536 people and 254,168 households, with male, female, sex ratio, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe figures where they are reported.
Average Population / Village986
Average Household Size5.5
Inhabited Village %98%
Population Density / sq km1,390.1
Male Share0%
Female Share0%
SC Share0%
ST Share0%
Total Population1,407,536
Administrative Coverage
Administrative coverage shows how Nagaland's villages connect with local governance and nearby towns. The records include 52 CD blocks and 0 Gram Panchayats, with nearest-town names reported for 44 local references.
CD Blocks Reported52
Gram Panchayats Reported0
Nearest Town Names Reported44
CD blocks reported: Akuluto, Bhandari, Changtongya, Chare, Chen, Chessore, Chiephobozou, Chukitong, Dhansiripar, Ghathashi, Jakhama, Jalukie and more.
Village Facility Coverage
Village facility coverage shows reported amenities from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) fields for Nagaland. The strongest reported signals are primary school in 1,400 villages (98% of all villages), mobile coverage in 1,276 villages (89% of all villages), all-weather road in 706 villages (49% of all villages). Treat this as a historical village amenities guide, not a live service guarantee.
| Facility | Villages with Facility | Reported Villages | Gap Count | % of All Villages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary School | 1,400 | 1,400 | 28 | 98.04 |
| Mobile Coverage | 1,276 | 1,400 | 152 | 89.36 |
| All-Weather Road | 706 | 1,400 | 722 | 49.44 |
| PDS Shop | 275 | 1,400 | 1,153 | 19.26 |
| Domestic Power Supply | 1,218 | 1,400 | 210 | 85.29 |
Median Nearest Town Distance32 km
Villages within 5 km99
Villages over 25 km833
| Distance Band | Villages | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 Km | 99 | 7% |
| 5-10 Km | 121 | 8.5% |
| 10-25 Km | 364 | 26% |
| Over 25 Km | 833 | 59% |
Location and Distance Highlights
Location and distance highlights help explain how Nagaland's villages relate to towns and administrative headquarters. Nearest-town distance is reported for 1,417 villages, with an average of 40.6 km. Use these figures for general orientation, not for land survey, emergency travel or legal decisions.
| Distance Type | Reported Villages | Average km | Maximum km | Village | Place / HQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest Town Distance | 1,417 | 40.60 | 290 | Avankhu | Phek |
About the Available Data
This data coverage section explains what is available for Nagaland. Across the visible sections, the page summarises 25 data fields and 35,265 reported values from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some values may be blank, old or not listed, so important decisions should be checked with official records.
View available data by section
| Data Section | Fields | Reported Values | Available / Positive Values |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Codes and Administrative Details | 5 | 7,140 | 5,712 |
| Location and Distance | 3 | 4,269 | 1,491 |
| Population and Social Groups | 3 | 4,256 | 4,200 |
| Education Facilities | 8 | 11,200 | 3,229 |
| Connectivity, Roads and Transport | 2 | 2,800 | 1,982 |
| Financial, Market and Public Services | 1 | 1,400 | 275 |
| Power Supply | 3 | 4,200 | 3,640 |
Official Reference Links
These external links point to official state, district or land-record portals. Use them to verify current government information, land records, revenue details or administrative updates.
Data Method and Verification
This page is built as a reference guide, not as an official government record. The village figures come mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public data. DCHB is published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India.
- Last Reviewed
- 30 May 2026
- Main Source
- Census 2011 village records and District Census Handbook data
- Postal Context
- Use India Post for current address confirmation
- Banking Context
- Use the bank or RBI source record for current service status
Use Vill for village search, Census code lookup, population context and local comparison. For land ownership, revenue records, postal delivery, banking service, emergency travel or legal work, confirm the latest details through the official portal or local office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which district has the most village records in Nagaland?
Dimapur has the most village records in Nagaland, with 222 entries. The district table also shows village share, population share, households, area and density.
Which district has the largest listed village population in Nagaland?
Mon has the largest listed village population in this Nagaland directory, with 215,816 people. Use this with the population-share column for a quick district comparison.
Which village has the highest population in Nagaland?
Tesophenyu is the highest-population village shown for Nagaland, with 11,116 people and 1,836 households.
What population details are available for Nagaland villages?
The Nagaland population summary includes total population, households, male and female population, sex ratio, SC and ST figures where reported. For this page, average household size is 5.5 and population density is 1,390.1 people per sq km.
What village facilities are reported for Nagaland?
The facility section uses Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) village amenities fields. High-coverage signals for Nagaland include primary school in 1,400 villages (98% of all villages), mobile coverage in 1,276 villages (89% of all villages), domestic power supply in 1,218 villages (85% of all villages). These are historical records, not live service guarantees.
Does this page show post offices and PIN codes for Nagaland?
Yes. The postal summary includes 403 post offices and 46 PIN codes for Nagaland. That is about 28.2 post offices per 100 village records. Verify important address details with India Post.
What do the bank ATM, CDM and CRM records mean for Nagaland?
The banking section uses Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records for ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) locations. Nagaland has 354 banking access records in this summary, about 24.8 records per 100 village records. These records do not prove that a facility is inside a village.
How do I find a Census village code in Nagaland?
Start from the Nagaland district table, open the district and sub-district page, then choose the village. Village profiles show the Census village code where it is listed in the Census 2011 record.
What does sub-district mean on this page?
In Census data this level is recorded as a sub-district. In local use, states may call it sub-district, tehsil, taluka, mandal, block or tahasil. This page follows the common wording used for Nagaland where possible.
How can I verify land records for villages in Nagaland?
Use Land Records Ror for official land-record checks in Nagaland. Most land portals ask for district, sub-district, village and a record number such as khata, khatiyan, plot, khasra or owner name depending on the state. Vill is for village directory context, not land ownership proof.
Is the Nagaland village data live or historical?
The village details are mainly based on Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records. Some administrative names, facilities, PIN codes or services may have changed after 2011, so verify important details with official sources.