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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Longchem is the main town for most villages within the circle. 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.
The total area of the circle is 157 km², including 157.36 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 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
As per the Census 2011, Longchem Circle has a total population of 8,617 people, consisting of 4,363 males and 4,254 females. There are 1,950 households in the circle with an average population density of 55 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,957 literate people and 1,001 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,236 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) | 1,001 | 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.