title: Niuland district
text: # Niuland district
  
  Niuland District is the 14th district of the Indian state of Nagaland. It was created on December 18, 2021. The district headquarter is located in the town of Niuland.
  
  ## History
  
  Niuland District was created on December 18, 2021 as the 14th district of Nagaland. The new district has the same boundaries as the former Niuland sub-division of Dimapur District.
  
  ## Geography
  
  The climate is sub-tropical with a monsoon season.
  
  ## Demographics
  
  According to the 2011 census of India the then Niuland circle of Dimapur District had a population of 11,876.
  
  The total literacy rate of Niuland is 79.48%. The Child sex ratio is 1,036 which is greater than the Average Sex Ratio of 1,011.
  
  ### Religion
  
  Religion in Niuland district (2011)
  
  According to the 2011 official census, Christianity (61.84%) is major religion in Niuland. Hinduism is the second largest religion with 9.4% of the population following.
  
  ## Transportation
  
  ### Air
  
  The nearest airport is Dimapur Airport.
  
  ### Rail
  
  The nearest railway station is the Dimapur railway station.
  
  