Pungro

Pungro 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 Pungro Block (CD) is 01841. The total area of Pungro Circle is 304 km². Pungro has a sex ratio of approximately 914 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pungro Circle

Pungro Circle has a total of 19 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 Pungro Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chomi N/A Kiphire (27 km)
2Hakumti N/A Kiphire (151 km)
3Iponger N/A Kiphire (68 km)
4Khongjiri N/A Kiphire (99 km)
5Khongka N/A Kiphire (145 km)
6Lhep Compound N/A Kiphire (61 km)
7Lofukhong N/A Kiphire (120 km)
8Longkhimong N/A Kiphire (84 km)
9Luthur N/A Kiphire (52 km)
10Mimi N/A Kiphire (125 km)
11Moya N/A Kiphire (69 km)
12Mutingkhong N/A Kiphire (137 km)
13New Vongti N/A Kiphire (54 km)
14Pungro Hq N/A Kiphire (45 km)
15Pungro Vill N/A Kiphire (46 km)
16Tekivong N/A Kiphire (50 km)
17Vongti N/A Kiphire (47 km)
18Zaonger N/A Kiphire (60 km)
19Zimkiur N/A Kiphire (35 km)

Population of Pungro Circle

The population profile of Pungro 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 Pungro 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 14,464 14,464 N/A
Male Population 7,555 7,555 N/A
Female Population 6,909 6,909 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,418 3,418 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,791 1,791 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,627 1,627 N/A
Literate Population 7,528 7,528 N/A
Literate Male Population 4,274 4,274 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,254 3,254 N/A
Illiterate Population 6,936 6,936 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,281 3,281 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 3,655 3,655 N/A
Total Households 2,910 2,910 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 14,464 people. Includes nearly 7,555 males and 6,909 females. Rural population is about 14,464 people.
  • There are around 3,418 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,791 boys and 1,627 girls.
  • Literate population is about 7,528 people. Non-literate population is around 6,936 people.
  • There are nearly 2,910 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pungro 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 14,124 14,124 N/A
ST Male Population 7,312 7,312 N/A
ST Female Population 6,812 6,812 N/A
Population Density 48 / km² 48 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pungro Circle is about 14,124 people, including 7,312 males and 6,812 females. Around 14,124 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 48 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 48 people per sq. km.