Unlike the rest of Nagaland, which is predominantly tribal and Christian, Dimapur is a highly cosmopolitan city reflecting a diverse mix of ethnicities and religions due to its history and commercial importance.
| Demographic Category | Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Population (City Proper)** | ~122,834 (2011 Census); urban agglomeration is significantly higher today. | | **Religious Composition** | Christianity (~45%), Hinduism (~41%), Islam (~11%), Jainism (~1.7%) | | **Major Languages** | Nagamese (lingua franca), English, Hindi, Bengali, various Naga dialects. | | **Ethnicities** | Naga tribes, Kacharis, Bengalis, Assamese, Marwaris, Biharis. | | **Age Distribution** | Highly youthful population; median age estimated around 24-25 years. |
