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. There are about 6 villages in changtongya circle, which you can browse from changtongya circle villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.

List of Villages in Changtongya Circle

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akhoia N/A Changtongya (5 km)
2Changtongya N/A Changtongya (2 km)
3Kilingmen N/A Changtongya (16 km)
4Unger N/A Changtongya (5 km)
5Yaongyimsen N/A Changtongya (7 km)
6Yaongyimsen Comp N/A Changtongya (7 km)

Population of Changtongya Circle

Particulars Rural Urban Total
Total Population 9,840 7,532 17,372
Male Population 5,093 3,971 9,064
Female Population 4,747 3,561 8,308
Population Density 93 / km² 942 / km² 153 / km²

Households in Changtongya Circle

Particulars Households
Rural Households 2,016
Urban Households 1,503
Total Households 3,519