Sakshi

Sakshi is a Town and Circle in Longleng 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 Sakshi Block (CD) is 01834. The total area of Sakshi Circle is 135 km². Sakshi has a sex ratio of approximately 878 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Sakshi Circle

Sakshi Circle has a total of 10 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 Sakshi Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Auching N/A Longleng Town (31 km)
2Hongnyu N/A Longleng Town (9 km)
3Mungkhu N/A Longleng Town (15 km)
4Pongo N/A Longleng Town (10 km)
5Sakshi Hq N/A Longleng Town (28 km)
6Sakshi Village N/A Longleng Town (28 km)
7Yangching N/A Longleng Town (17 km)
8Yimchong N/A Longleng Town (28 km)
9Yongphang N/A Longleng Town (15 km)
10Yongphang S Comp N/A Longleng Town (15 km)

Population of Sakshi Circle

The population profile of Sakshi 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 Sakshi 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 8,615 8,615 N/A
Male Population 4,586 4,586 N/A
Female Population 4,029 4,029 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,770 1,770 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 968 968 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 802 802 N/A
Literate Population 4,560 4,560 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,547 2,547 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,013 2,013 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,055 4,055 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,039 2,039 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,016 2,016 N/A
Total Households 1,853 1,853 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 8,615 people. Includes nearly 4,586 males and 4,029 females. Rural population is about 8,615 people.
  • There are around 1,770 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 968 boys and 802 girls.
  • Literate population is about 4,560 people. Non-literate population is around 4,055 people.
  • There are nearly 1,853 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sakshi 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 8,520 8,520 N/A
ST Male Population 4,524 4,524 N/A
ST Female Population 3,996 3,996 N/A
Population Density 64 / km² 64 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sakshi Circle is about 8,520 people, including 4,524 males and 3,996 females. Around 8,520 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 64 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 64 people per sq. km.