Merangmen

Merangmen 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 Merangmen Block (CD) is 01765. Merangmen has a sex ratio of approximately 850 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Merangmen Circle

Merangmen Circle has a total of 10 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 Merangmen Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aokum N/A Mariani (10 km)
2Aosenden N/A Mariani (12 km)
3Aosungkum N/A Mariani (10 km)
4Chungtiayimsen N/A Mariani (18 km)
5Longphayimsen N/A Mariani (18 km)
6Medemyim N/A Mariani (28 km)
7Moayimti N/A Mariani (28 km)
8Tsutapela N/A Mariani (5 km)
9Vikuto N/A Mariani (15 km)
10Watiyim N/A Mariani (18 km)

Population of Merangmen Circle

The population profile of Merangmen 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 Merangmen 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 6,044 6,044 N/A
Male Population 3,267 3,267 N/A
Female Population 2,777 2,777 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,083 1,083 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 558 558 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 525 525 N/A
Literate Population 3,712 3,712 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,021 2,021 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,691 1,691 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,332 2,332 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,246 1,246 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,086 1,086 N/A
Total Households 1,433 1,433 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 6,044 people. Includes nearly 3,267 males and 2,777 females. Rural population is about 6,044 people.
  • There are around 1,083 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 558 boys and 525 girls.
  • Literate population is about 3,712 people. Non-literate population is around 2,332 people.
  • There are nearly 1,433 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Merangmen 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 3,943 3,943 N/A
ST Male Population 2,012 2,012 N/A
ST Female Population 1,931 1,931 N/A
Population Density N/A N/A N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Merangmen Circle is about 3,943 people, including 2,012 males and 1,931 females. Around 3,943 live in villages or rural parts.