Khongsa Circle - Kiphire District, Nagaland
Khongsa is an administrative circle in the Kiphire district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Khongsa is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Mariani Jn, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 99.0 km.
The total area of the circle is 132 km², including 131.68 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 965 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khongsa Circle
Khongsa Circle has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fakim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Khaha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Khong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khongsa Hq. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kongsa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lofokong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Mutinkong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Penkim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Salomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Sangtsung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Thanamir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Threntsuvong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Tsungdang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Wongtsuwong | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Khongsa Circle
As per the Census 2011, Khongsa Circle has a total population of 4,646 people, consisting of 2,364 males and 2,282 females. There are 997 households in the circle with an average population density of 35 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,646 | 4,646 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,364 | 2,364 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,282 | 2,282 | 0 |
| Total Households | 997 | 997 | 0 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | 35 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,765 literate people and 970 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,586 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 970 | 970 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,765 | 1,765 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,881 | 2,881 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,586 | 4,586 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.