Longchem

Longchem 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 Longchem Block (CD) is 01758. The total area of Longchem Circle is 157 km². Longchem has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Longchem Circle

Longchem Circle has a total of 16 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 Longchem Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akumen N/A Mangkolemba (35 km)
2Alongtaki Comp N/A Mangkolemba (12 km)
3Aonokpu N/A Mangkolemba (27 km)
4Aonokpuyimsen N/A Mangkolemba (37 km)
5Changdang N/A Tuli (35 km)
6Lakhuni N/A Mangkolemba (12 km)
7Lirmen N/A Mangkolemba (33 km)
8Lizo Model Vill N/A Mangkolemba (40 km)
9Longchem Comp N/A Mangkolemba (25 km)
10Nokpu N/A Mangkolemba (22 km)
11Saring N/A Mangkolemba (36 km)
12Tsurmen N/A Mangkolemba (40 km)
13Yajang A N/A Mangkolemba (38 km)
14Yajang B N/A Tuli (22 km)
15Yajang C N/A Tuli (20 km)
16Yajang Model Vill N/A Tuli (26 km)

Population of Longchem Circle

The population profile of Longchem 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 Longchem 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 8,617 8,617 N/A
Male Population 4,363 4,363 N/A
Female Population 4,254 4,254 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,001 1,001 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 523 523 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 478 478 N/A
Literate Population 6,957 6,957 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,535 3,535 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,422 3,422 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,660 1,660 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 828 828 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 832 832 N/A
Total Households 1,950 1,950 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 8,617 people. Includes nearly 4,363 males and 4,254 females. Rural population is about 8,617 people.
  • There are around 1,001 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 523 boys and 478 girls.
  • Literate population is about 6,957 people. Non-literate population is around 1,660 people.
  • There are nearly 1,950 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Longchem 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 8,236 8,236 N/A
ST Male Population 4,089 4,089 N/A
ST Female Population 4,147 4,147 N/A
Population Density 55 / km² 55 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Longchem Circle is about 8,236 people, including 4,089 males and 4,147 females. Around 8,236 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 55 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 55 people per sq. km.