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, the sub-district code of Changtongya Block (CD) is 01761. The total area of Changtongya Circle is 114 km², which includes 105.68 km² of rural area and 8.00 km² of urban area. Changtongya has a sex ratio of approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhoia | N/A | Changtongya (5 km) |
| 2 | Changtongya | N/A | Changtongya (2 km) |
| 3 | Kilingmen | N/A | Changtongya (16 km) |
| 4 | Unger | N/A | Changtongya (5 km) |
| 5 | Yaongyimsen | N/A | Changtongya (7 km) |
| 6 | Yaongyimsen Comp | N/A | Changtongya (7 km) |
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 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 | 17,372 | 9,840 | 7,532 |
| Male Population | 9,064 | 5,093 | 3,971 |
| Female Population | 8,308 | 4,747 | 3,561 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,901 | 921 | 980 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 972 | 468 | 504 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 929 | 453 | 476 |
| Literate Population | 14,760 | 8,491 | 6,269 |
| Literate Male Population | 7,751 | 4,427 | 3,324 |
| Literate Female Population | 7,009 | 4,064 | 2,945 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,612 | 1,349 | 1,263 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,313 | 666 | 647 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,299 | 683 | 616 |
| Total Households | 3,519 | 2,016 | 1,503 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Changtongya Circle is around 17,372 people. This includes 9,064 males and 8,308 females. Rural population is about 9,840 (5,093 males and 4,747 females), while urban population is nearly 7,532 (3,971 males and 3,561 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,901 of the population, with 972 boys and 929 girls. Rural areas have 921 children, and urban areas have about 980 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 14,760 literate people in Changtongya Circle, including 7,751 literate males and 7,009 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 8,491 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,269 people.
- About 2,612 people in Changtongya Circle are not literate, including 1,313 males and 1,299 females. Rural areas include 1,349 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,263 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 3,519 households, with 2,016 in villages and 1,503 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Changtongya 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 | 16,756 | 9,808 | 6,948 |
| ST Male Population | 8,649 | 5,075 | 3,574 |
| ST Female Population | 8,107 | 4,733 | 3,374 |
| Population Density | 153 / km² | 93 / km² | 942 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Changtongya Circle is about 16,756 people, including 8,649 males and 8,107 females. Around 9,808 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,948 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 153 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 93 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 942 people per sq. km.