Changtongya Circle - Mokokchung, Nagaland
Changtongya is an administrative circle in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Changtongya is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Lahing, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 43.5 km.
The total area of the circle is 114 km², including 105.68 km² rural area and 8.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 916 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Changtongya Circle
Changtongya Circle has a total of 10 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 | Akhoia | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Akhoya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Changtongya (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Changtongya (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kilengmen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Liroyim Model Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nukshiyim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Unger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Yaongyimsen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Yaongyimsen Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Changtongya Circle
As per the Census 2011, Changtongya Circle has a total population of 17,372 people, consisting of 9,064 males and 8,308 females. There are 3,519 households in the circle with an average population density of 153 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 3,519 | 2,016 | 1,503 |
| Population Density | 153 / km² | 93 / km² | 942 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 14,760 literate people and 1,901 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,756 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) | 1,901 | 921 | 980 |
| Literate Population | 14,760 | 8,491 | 6,269 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,612 | 1,349 | 1,263 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,756 | 9,808 | 6,948 |
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.