List of Districts in Nagaland

Nagaland is the northeastern part of India, rich in culture and heritage. Nagaland is divided into districts, just like any other state. The districts are divided into different mini-regions; each region and district has its charm and culture.

There are currently 16 districts in Nagaland. Nagaland is a hidden gem, surrounded by other states like Manipur, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Myanmar as its neighbour.

Earlier, Nagaland wasn’t a state with many districts. 1957, on December 1st, it was formed with only three major districts: Kohima, Mokokchung, and Tuensang. Each district is headed by the District Collector, who oversees administrative services.

How many districts are there in Nagaland?

There are a total of 16 districts in Nagaland. The districts are further divided into sub-districts and tehsils. The district collector governs each district and looks after the management and affairs of the districts. Let’s check out some of the important information about the districts in Nagaland.

1. At the time of formation of the district Nagaland, there were only 3 major Districts.
2. The district magistrate is responsible for the management and affairs of their respective district.
3. A superintendent holds the responsibility of looking after affairs or laws and order.

Check out the list mentioned below with the details like the formation of the year of each district, along with its headquarters.

S No.	District	Formation Date	Headquarters
1	Kohima	December 1, 1957	Kohima
2	Mokokchung	December 1, 1957	Mokokchung
3	Tuensang	December 1, 1957	Tuensang
4	Wokha	1973	Wokha
5	Zunheboto	1973	Zunheboto
6	Phek	1973	Phek
7	Dimapur	1997	Dimapur
8	Kiphire	October 24, 2003	Kiphire
9	Longleng	October 24, 2003	Longleng
10	Peren	October 24, 2003	Peren
11	Noklak	January 20, 2021	Noklak
12	Niuland	December 18, 2021	Niuland
13	Shamator	January 19, 2022	Shamator
14	Tseminyü	December 18, 2021	Tseminyü
15	Chümoukedima	December 18, 2021	Chümoukedima
16	Mon	1973	Mon

Nagaland: List of Demographics

The Nagaland District was formed with only three districts, but lately, more and more Nagaland districts have been formed. Check out here the major districts of Nagaland with the list given below:

S No.	District	Population	Area
1	Kohima	267988	1207
2	Mokokchung	194622	1719
3	Tuensang	137296	2536
4	Wokha	166343	1628
5	Zunheboto	140757	1255
6	Phek	163418	2026
7	Dimapur	170000	70
8	Kiphire	74004	1130
9	Longleng	50484	562
10	Peren	95219	2300
111	Noklak	1152	59300
12	Niuland	N/A	11876
13	Shamator	-	12726
14	Tseminyü	256	63629
15	Chümoukedima	125400	610
16	Mon	1786	250260

Besides the above-listed districts, there is still a frequent demand to create new districts in Nagaland. There has yet to be any indication of any new district being introduced in Nagaland. But for the proposed districts, news has yet to be aired.

District Map of Nagaland

Find the geographic location of all the Nagaland districts on the map shared below. The map will give you a better idea of the district's population and area from the image below for better updates on the district in Nagaland.