Sakshi Circle - Longleng, Nagaland
Sakshi is an administrative circle in the Longleng district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Sakshi is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Namtiali, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.0 km.
The total area of the circle is 135 km², including 134.67 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 878 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sakshi Circle
Sakshi Circle has a total of 10 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aoching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Hongnyu Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Mungkhu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Pongo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Sakshi Hq (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Sakshi Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Yangching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Yimchong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Yongphang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Yongphang S/Comp (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Sakshi Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sakshi Circle has a total population of 8,615 people, consisting of 4,586 males and 4,029 females. There are 1,853 households in the circle with an average population density of 64 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,615 | 8,615 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,586 | 4,586 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,029 | 4,029 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,853 | 1,853 | 0 |
| Population Density | 64 / km² | 64 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,560 literate people and 1,770 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,520 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,770 | 1,770 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,560 | 4,560 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,055 | 4,055 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,520 | 8,520 | 0 |
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.