Changtongya

Changtongya is a Town and Circle in Mokokchung 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 information the sub-district code of Changtongya Block (CD) is 01761. Total area of changtongya circle is 114 km² including 105.68 km² rural area and 8.00 km² urban area. Changtongya circle has a population of 17,372 peoples, out of which urban population is 7,532 while rural population is 9,840. Changtongya has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females for every 1,000 males. Changtongya circle has a population density of 152.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,519 houses in the sub-district, including 1,503 urban houses and 2,016 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 84.96% population of changtongya circle is literate, out of which 85.51% males and 84.36% females are literate.

List of Villages in Changtongya Circle

Changtongya Circle has a total of 6 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 Changtongya Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Changtongya Circle

The population profile of Changtongya 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 Changtongya's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Changtongya Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.