Ongpangkong

Ongpangkong 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 Ongpangkong Block (CD) is 01766. Total area of ongpangkong circle is 427 km² including 422.33 km² rural area and 4.50 km² urban area. Ongpangkong circle has a population of 83,797 peoples, out of which urban population is 35,913 while rural population is 47,884. Ongpangkong has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. Ongpangkong circle has a population density of 196.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 18,219 houses in the sub-district, including 8,327 urban houses and 9,892 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 83.22% population of ongpangkong circle is literate, out of which 83.69% males and 82.71% females are literate.

List of Villages in Ongpangkong Circle

Ongpangkong Circle has a total of 19 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 Ongpangkong Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Ongpangkong Circle

The population profile of Ongpangkong 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 Ongpangkong's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Ongpangkong 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.