Nagaland has distributed Enumeration Forms to 64.59 percent of its electorate under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls as of August 25, 2026, with more than 8.76 lakh forms distributed against a total of 13.57 lakh electors statewide — a sharp jump from just 25.44 percent five days earlier. District-level progress remains uneven, with Longleng nearing full coverage at 99.2 percent while Noklak trails at just 40.97 percent.
Background
The Special Intensive Revision is a house-to-house electoral roll verification exercise being conducted across Nagaland, part of a broader nationwide SIR process that similarly began in Bihar in mid-2025. In Nagaland, the exercise involves door-to-door distribution and collection of Enumeration Forms to verify and update the state's voter rolls ahead of a set qualifying date in 2026, with Dimapur among the districts specifically flagged to complete the exercise ahead of that deadline.
The state-wide effort formally began on August 16, 2026, and is scheduled to run through September 14, 2026 — a roughly one-month window for Booth Level Officers to reach every household across Nagaland's often hilly and dispersed terrain, a logistical challenge that helps explain the wide gap in progress between the state's best- and worst-performing districts.
Key Details
- Total electors in Nagaland: 13,57,208 (13.57 lakh)
- Enumeration Forms distributed as of August 25, 2026: more than 8.76 lakh (64.59% of electors)
- Progress five days prior (August 20, 2026, 4 pm): 25.44% of electors, only 1.67% digitised at that point
- Highest-performing district: Longleng, at 99.2% distribution
- Other strong performers: Wokha (90.41%), Tseminyu (89.88%)
- Lowest-performing districts: Noklak (40.97%), Mon (44.44%)
- Exercise timeline: house-to-house Enumeration Form distribution and collection running August 16 to September 14, 2026
- Oversight: progress reviewed by Election Commission of India (ECI) officials directly in districts including Dimapur and Chumoukedima
At a Glance
| District | Enumeration Form Distribution |
|---|---|
| Longleng (highest) | 99.2% |
| Wokha | 90.41% |
| Tseminyu | 89.88% |
| Statewide average | 64.59% |
| Mon | 44.44% |
| Noklak (lowest) | 40.97% |
Local Impact
For Nagaland's electorate, the SIR exercise directly determines who remains on, or is added to, the state's official voter rolls — making accurate and complete coverage a matter of basic democratic participation rather than administrative housekeeping. The nearly 60-percentage-point gap between Longleng's near-complete coverage and Noklak's lagging distribution highlights how uneven ground conditions, terrain, and possibly staffing across Nagaland's 16 districts can translate into very different levels of voter-roll readiness ahead of the same statewide deadline.
For residents in lagging districts like Noklak and Mon, slower Enumeration Form distribution raises the practical risk of a compressed timeline for form collection and verification in the exercise's final weeks, increasing the importance of local Booth Level Officers accelerating outreach before the September 14 close.
What Happens Next
With three weeks remaining before the September 14, 2026 deadline, district administrations — particularly in Noklak, Mon, and other districts below the state average — are expected to intensify Enumeration Form distribution and collection efforts to close the gap with better-performing districts like Longleng, Wokha, and Tseminyu. The Election Commission of India is continuing to review progress directly in the field, as seen in recent visits to Dimapur and Chumoukedima, and further reviews are likely as the deadline approaches. Digitisation of collected forms, which lagged distribution significantly as of August 20 (just 1.67%), will also need to accelerate once collection is more complete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Nagaland?
It is a house-to-house electoral roll verification exercise being conducted across Nagaland to update and verify the state's voter rolls, running from August 16 to September 14, 2026.
What percentage of Nagaland's electorate has been covered so far?
As of August 25, 2026, 64.59% of Nagaland's 13.57 lakh electors had received Enumeration Forms, up sharply from 25.44% just five days earlier.
Which districts are leading and lagging in the exercise?
Longleng leads at 99.2% distribution, followed by Wokha (90.41%) and Tseminyu (89.88%). Noklak trails at 40.97%, with Mon close behind at 44.44%.
When does the SIR exercise conclude?
The house-to-house Enumeration Form distribution and collection exercise is scheduled to run through September 14, 2026.
Who is overseeing the SIR process in Nagaland?
The Election Commission of India is directly reviewing progress in the field, including visits to districts such as Dimapur and Chumoukedima.
Why is there such a wide gap between districts?
Nagaland's hilly, dispersed terrain and varying local logistics across its 16 districts affect how quickly Booth Level Officers can reach every household, contributing to uneven progress between districts like Longleng and Noklak.
What happens if a district doesn't complete distribution in time?
Available reporting does not detail a specific contingency, but a compressed timeline for form collection and verification in the exercise's final weeks would be the practical consequence for slower-progressing districts as the September 14 deadline approaches.
Sources
Morung Express, Northeast Today, Nagaland Post, Eastern Mirror Nagaland, DIPR Nagaland.