Khongsa

Khongsa is a Town and Circle in Kiphire District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Khongsa Block (CD) is 01842. Total area of khongsa circle is 132 km². Khongsa circle has a population of 4,646 peoples. Khongsa circle has a population density of 35.28 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 997 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 37.99% population of khongsa circle is literate, out of which 42.77% males and 33.04% females are literate.

List of Villages in Khongsa Circle

Khongsa Circle has a total of 8 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Khongsa Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Fakim N/A Kiphire (90 km)
2Khong N/A Kiphire (80 km)
3Khongsa Hq N/A Kiphire
4Penkim N/A Kiphire (62 km)
5Salomi N/A Kiphire (63 km)
6Thanamir N/A Kiphire (83 km)
7Tsundang N/A Kiphire (74 km)
8Vongtsowong N/A Kiphire (96 km)

Population of Khongsa Circle

The population profile of Khongsa Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Khongsa's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 4,646 4,646 N/A
Male Population 2,364 2,364 N/A
Female Population 2,282 2,282 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 970 970 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 481 481 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 489 489 N/A
Literate Population 1,765 1,765 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,011 1,011 N/A
Literate Female Population 754 754 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,881 2,881 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,353 1,353 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,528 1,528 N/A
Total Households 997 997 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khongsa Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 4,586 4,586 N/A
ST Male Population 2,325 2,325 N/A
ST Female Population 2,261 2,261 N/A
Population Density 35 / km² 35 / km² N/A