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, the sub-district code of Khongsa Block (CD) is 01842. The total area of Khongsa Circle is 132 km². Khongsa has a sex ratio of approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.

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 Circle'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 4,646 people. Includes nearly 2,364 males and 2,282 females. Rural population is about 4,646 people.
  • There are around 970 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 481 boys and 489 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,765 people. Non-literate population is around 2,881 people.
  • There are nearly 997 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khongsa Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khongsa Circle is about 4,586 people, including 2,325 males and 2,261 females. Around 4,586 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 35 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 35 people per sq. km.