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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Yongnyah 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 53.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 147 km², including 147.28 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 913 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
As per the Census 2011, Yongnyah Circle has a total population of 9,831 people, consisting of 5,137 males and 4,694 females. There are 2,536 households in the circle with an average population density of 67 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,946 literate people and 2,122 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,627 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) | 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.