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 information the sub-district code of Pungro Block (CD) is 01841. Total area of pungro circle is 304 km². Pungro circle has a population of 14,464 peoples. Pungro circle has a population density of 47.52 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,910 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 52.05% population of pungro circle is literate, out of which 56.57% males and 47.10% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Pungro Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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