Longleng District, Nagaland
Longleng District is an administrative district in the state of Nagaland, India. It is situated about 180 km from Kohima, the state capital of Nagaland. The district headquarters is located at Longleng. Phom and Ao are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 562 km², including 547.00 km² of rural area and 15.00 km² of urban area.
List of Circles in Longleng District
Longleng District is divided into 5 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 71 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longleng | 23 | 153.62 |
| 2 | Namsang | 6 | 70.40 |
| 3 | Sakshi | 10 | 134.67 |
| 4 | Tamlu | 17 | 56.03 |
| 5 | Yongnyah | 15 | 147.28 |
Population of Longleng District
As per the Census 2011, Longleng District has a total population of 50,484 people, consisting of 26,502 males and 23,982 females. There are 11,985 households in the district with an average population density of 90 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,484 | 42,871 | 7,613 |
| Male Population | 26,502 | 22,511 | 3,991 |
| Female Population | 23,982 | 20,360 | 3,622 |
| Total Households | 11,985 | 10,295 | 1,690 |
| Population Density | 90 / km² | 78 / km² | 508 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 29,859 literate people and 9,110 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 48,615 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,110 | 7,884 | 1,226 |
| Literate Population | 29,859 | 24,018 | 5,841 |
| Illiterate Population | 20,625 | 18,853 | 1,772 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 48,615 | 41,778 | 6,837 |
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.