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 information the sub-district code of Longchem Block (CD) is 01758. Total area of longchem circle is 157 km². Longchem circle has a population of 8,617 peoples. Longchem circle has a population density of 54.76 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,950 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 80.74% population of longchem circle is literate, out of which 81.02% males and 80.44% females are literate.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akumen | N/A | Mangkolemba (35 km) |
| 2 | Alongtaki Comp | N/A | Mangkolemba (12 km) |
| 3 | Aonokpu | N/A | Mangkolemba (27 km) |
| 4 | Aonokpuyimsen | N/A | Mangkolemba (37 km) |
| 5 | Changdang | N/A | Tuli (35 km) |
| 6 | Lakhuni | N/A | Mangkolemba (12 km) |
| 7 | Lirmen | N/A | Mangkolemba (33 km) |
| 8 | Lizo Model Vill | N/A | Mangkolemba (40 km) |
| 9 | Longchem Comp | N/A | Mangkolemba (25 km) |
| 10 | Nokpu | N/A | Mangkolemba (22 km) |
| 11 | Saring | N/A | Mangkolemba (36 km) |
| 12 | Tsurmen | N/A | Mangkolemba (40 km) |
| 13 | Yajang A | N/A | Mangkolemba (38 km) |
| 14 | Yajang B | N/A | Tuli (22 km) |
| 15 | Yajang C | N/A | Tuli (20 km) |
| 16 | Yajang 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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Longchem 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.
| 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 |