Longmatra Circle - Kiphire, Nagaland
Longmatra 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. Longmatra is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Naojan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 80.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 78 km², including 77.98 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Longmatra Circle
Longmatra Circle has a total of 15 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 | Aso | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Azetso | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Longmatra | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Longmatra Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | New Longmutra | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Ngroromi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Pungren | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Samphur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Santsoze | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Tetheyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Tsongphong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Tsongphong | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Tsulothe Gref Camp | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Tsungaki Camp | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Tutheze | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Longmatra Circle
As per the Census 2011, Longmatra Circle has a total population of 4,723 people, consisting of 2,409 males and 2,314 females. There are 877 households in the circle with an average population density of 61 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,723 | 4,723 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,409 | 2,409 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,314 | 2,314 | 0 |
| Total Households | 877 | 877 | 0 |
| Population Density | 61 / km² | 61 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 2,798 literate people and 980 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 4,284 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 980 | 980 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,798 | 2,798 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,925 | 1,925 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 4,284 | 4,284 | 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.