Longmatra

Longmatra 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 Longmatra Block (CD) is 01840. The total area of Longmatra Circle is 78 km². Longmatra has a sex ratio of approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Longmatra Circle

Longmatra Circle has a total of 12 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 Longmatra Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Longmatra N/A Kiphire Town (35 km)
2Longmatra Hq N/A Kiphire (33 km)
3New Longmatra N/A Kiphire (48 km)
4Ngromi N/A Kiphire (43 km)
5Pungren N/A Kiphire (48 km)
6Samphur N/A Kiphire (26 km)
7Santsoze N/A Kiphire (30 km)
8Tetheyu N/A Kiphire (23 km)
9Tethezu N/A Kiphire (26 km)
10Tsongphong N/A Kiphire (38 km)
11Tsulothe Gref Camp N/A Kiphire (3 km)
12Tsungaki Camp N/A Kiphire Town (33 km)

Population of Longmatra Circle

The population profile of Longmatra 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 Longmatra 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 4,723 4,723 N/A
Male Population 2,409 2,409 N/A
Female Population 2,314 2,314 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 980 980 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 518 518 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 462 462 N/A
Literate Population 2,798 2,798 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,510 1,510 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,288 1,288 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,925 1,925 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 899 899 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,026 1,026 N/A
Total Households 877 877 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 4,723 people. Includes nearly 2,409 males and 2,314 females. Rural population is about 4,723 people.
  • There are around 980 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 518 boys and 462 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,798 people. Non-literate population is around 1,925 people.
  • There are nearly 877 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Longmatra 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 4,284 4,284 N/A
ST Male Population 2,190 2,190 N/A
ST Female Population 2,094 2,094 N/A
Population Density 61 / km² 61 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Longmatra Circle is about 4,284 people, including 2,190 males and 2,094 females. Around 4,284 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 61 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 61 people per sq. km.