Tamlu Circle - Longleng, Nagaland
Tamlu 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. Tamlu 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 46.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 56 km², including 56.03 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 915 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tamlu Circle
Tamlu Circle has a total of 17 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 | Ametchong (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Apoji | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kangching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Nain | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Namha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Namhaching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Netnyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Netnyuching | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Ngetghungching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Shamnyuching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Shitap | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Tamlu Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Tamlu Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Tangha | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Yonglok | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Yonglok | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Yongshei | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Tamlu Circle
As per the Census 2011, Tamlu Circle has a total population of 5,336 people, consisting of 2,785 males and 2,551 females. There are 1,383 households in the circle with an average population density of 95 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,336 | 5,336 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,785 | 2,785 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,551 | 2,551 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,383 | 1,383 | 0 |
| Population Density | 95 / km² | 95 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,094 literate people and 774 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,204 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) | 774 | 774 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,094 | 4,094 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,242 | 1,242 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,204 | 5,204 | 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.