Yongnyah Circle - Longleng, Nagaland
Yongnyah is an administrative circle in the Longleng district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Namtiali, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 147 km². The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Yongnyah Circle
Yongnyah Circle has a total of 15 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 | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Amosen (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Ching Gong (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chingshang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Mechong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nian | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Shamshangching (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Tangha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Yongam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Yongnyah Hq (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Yongnyah Village | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Yongshei | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Yotan S/Comp (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Yungja | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Yungja (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Yongnyah Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Yongnyah Circle had a total population of 9,831 people living in 2,536 households. The population comprised 5,137 males and 4,694 females, with an average population density of 67 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,831 | 9,831 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,137 | 5,137 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,694 | 4,694 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,536 | 2,536 | 0 |
| Population Density | 67 / km² | 67 / km² | 0 / km² |
Yongnyah Circle had 4,946 literate people and 2,122 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9,627. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,122 | 2,122 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,946 | 4,946 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,885 | 4,885 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,627 | 9,627 | 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.