Merangmen Circle - Mokokchung, Nagaland
Merangmen 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. Merangmen is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Mariani Jn, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 0 km², including 0.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 850 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Merangmen Circle
Merangmen Circle has a total of 10 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 | Aokum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Aosenden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Aosungkum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chungtiayimsen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Longphayimsen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Medemyim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Moayimti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Tsutapela (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Vikuto (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Watiyim | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Merangmen Circle
As per the Census 2011, Merangmen Circle has a total population of 6,044 people, consisting of 3,267 males and 2,777 females. There are 1,433 households in the circle with an average population density of 0 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,044 | 6,044 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,267 | 3,267 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,777 | 2,777 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,433 | 1,433 | 0 |
| Population Density | 0 / km² | 0 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,712 literate people and 1,083 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,943 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) | 1,083 | 1,083 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,712 | 3,712 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,332 | 2,332 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,943 | 3,943 | 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.