Longleng
Longleng is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Longleng district is 562 km², which includes 547.00 km² of rural area and 15.00 km² of urban area. There are about 49 villages in Longleng district.
For administrative convenience, Longleng district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Longleng is the largest circle in longleng district by both area and population. Tamlu is the smallest circle in longleng district by area while Namsang is the smallest circle by population. There are 5 circles in Longleng district. Here is the list of all Longleng Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Longleng District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longleng | 154 | 23,184 |
| 2 | Namsang | 70 | 3,518 |
| 3 | Sakshi | 135 | 8,615 |
| 4 | Tamlu | 56 | 5,336 |
| 5 | Yongnyah | 147 | 9,831 |
Population of Longleng District
The population of Longleng offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Longleng, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,484 | 42,871 | 7,613 |
| Total Male Population | 26,502 | 22,511 | 3,991 |
| Total Female Population | 23,982 | 20,360 | 3,622 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,110 | 7,884 | 1,226 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,832 | 4,218 | 614 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,278 | 3,666 | 612 |
| Literate Population | 29,859 | 24,018 | 5,841 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,139 | 13,016 | 3,123 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,720 | 11,002 | 2,718 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,625 | 18,853 | 1,772 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 10,363 | 9,495 | 868 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 10,262 | 9,358 | 904 |
| Households | 11,985 | 10,295 | 1,690 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Longleng district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Longleng district is 50,484, including 26,502 males and 23,982 females. In rural areas, it is 42,871, including 22,511 males and 20,360 females. In urban areas, it is 7,613, including 3,991 males and 3,622 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Longleng district is 9,110, including 4,832 boys and 4,278 girls. In rural areas, it is 7,884, including 4,218 boys and 3,666 girls. In urban areas, it is 1,226, including 614 boys and 612 girls.
- Literate population in Longleng district is around 29,859, including 16,139 males and 13,720 females. In rural areas, it is 24,018, including 13,016 males and 11,002 females. In urban areas, it is 5,841, including 3,123 males and 2,718 females.
- Illiterate population in Longleng district is about 20,625, including 10,363 males and 10,262 females. In rural areas, it is 18,853, including 9,495 males and 9,358 females. In urban areas, it is 1,772, including 868 males and 904 females.
- There are about 11,985 households in Longleng district, including 10,295 in rural areas and 1,690 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Longleng. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 48,615 | 41,778 | 6,837 |
| ST Male Population | 25,268 | 21,787 | 3,481 |
| ST Female Population | 23,347 | 19,991 | 3,356 |
| Population Density | 90 / km² | 78 / km² | 508 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Longleng district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Longleng district is about 48,615, including 25,268 males and 23,347 females. In rural areas, it is 41,778, including 21,787 males and 19,991 females. In urban areas, it is 6,837, including 3,481 males and 3,356 females.
- Overall population density of Longleng district is around 90 people per km². Rural areas have about 78 people per km². Urban areas have about 508 people per km².