Yongnyah

Yongnyah 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 Yongnyah Block (CD) is 01832. The total area of Yongnyah Circle is 147 km². Yongnyah has a sex ratio of approximately 913 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Yongnyah Circle

Yongnyah Circle has a total of 11 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 Yongnyah Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Amosen N/A Longleng (24 km)
2Chingong N/A Longleng (26 km)
3Nian N/A Longleng (22 km)
4Shamshangching N/A Longleng (25 km)
5Tangha N/A Longleng (25 km)
6Yongam N/A Longleng (11 km)
7Yongnyah Hq N/A Longleng (24 km)
8Yongnyah Village N/A Longleng (25 km)
9Yongshei N/A Longleng (19 km)
10Yotan S Comp N/A Longleng (25 km)
11Yungja N/A Longleng (18 km)

Population of Yongnyah Circle

The population profile of Yongnyah 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 Yongnyah 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 9,831 9,831 N/A
Male Population 5,137 5,137 N/A
Female Population 4,694 4,694 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,122 2,122 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,135 1,135 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 987 987 N/A
Literate Population 4,946 4,946 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,707 2,707 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,239 2,239 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,885 4,885 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,430 2,430 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,455 2,455 N/A
Total Households 2,536 2,536 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 9,831 people. Includes nearly 5,137 males and 4,694 females. Rural population is about 9,831 people.
  • There are around 2,122 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,135 boys and 987 girls.
  • Literate population is about 4,946 people. Non-literate population is around 4,885 people.
  • There are nearly 2,536 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Yongnyah 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 9,627 9,627 N/A
ST Male Population 4,971 4,971 N/A
ST Female Population 4,656 4,656 N/A
Population Density 67 / km² 67 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Yongnyah Circle is about 9,627 people, including 4,971 males and 4,656 females. Around 9,627 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 67 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 67 people per sq. km.