Longchem Circle - Mokokchung, Nagaland
Longchem is an administrative circle in the Mokokchung district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Nakachari, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.1 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 157 km². The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Longchem Circle
Longchem Circle has a total of 17 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 | Akumen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alongtaki Comp. (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Aonokpu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Aonokpuyimsen (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Changdang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lakhuni | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Lirmen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Lizo Model Vill. (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Longchem Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Nokpu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Saring | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Saringyim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Tsurmen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Yajang 'A' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Yajang 'B' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Yajang 'C' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Yajang Model Vill. (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Longchem Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Longchem Circle had a total population of 8,617 people living in 1,950 households. The population comprised 4,363 males and 4,254 females, with an average population density of 55 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,617 | 8,617 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,363 | 4,363 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,254 | 4,254 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,950 | 1,950 | 0 |
| Population Density | 55 / km² | 55 / km² | 0 / km² |
Longchem Circle had 6,957 literate people and 1,001 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8,236. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,001 | 1,001 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,957 | 6,957 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,660 | 1,660 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,236 | 8,236 | 0 |
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.