Longleng
Longleng is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Longleng is 562 km² including 547.00 km² rural area and 15.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Longleng has a population of 50,484 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,613 while rural population is 42,871. Longleng has a sex ratio of approximately 904 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 89.83 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 11,985 houses in the district, including 1,690 urban houses and 10,295 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 49 villages in longleng district.
The Longleng district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |