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, the sub-district code of Ongpangkong Block (CD) is 01766. The total area of Ongpangkong Circle is 427 km², which includes 422.33 km² of rural area and 4.50 km² of urban area. Ongpangkong has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliba | N/A | Mokokchung (15 km) |
| 2 | Alichen | N/A | Mokokchung (15 km) |
| 3 | Chubayimkum | N/A | Mokokchung (30 km) |
| 4 | Chuchuyimpang | N/A | Mokokchung (5 km) |
| 5 | Chungtia | N/A | Mokokchung (15 km) |
| 6 | Khensa | N/A | Mokokchung (6 km) |
| 7 | Kinunger | N/A | Mokokchung (20 km) |
| 8 | Kupza | N/A | Mokokchung (15 km) |
| 9 | Longjongkong | N/A | Mokokchung (30 km) |
| 10 | Longkhum | N/A | Mokokchung (25 km) |
| 11 | Longmisa | N/A | Mokokchung (15 km) |
| 12 | Longsa | N/A | Mokokchung (30 km) |
| 13 | Mangmetong | N/A | Mokokchung (25 km) |
| 14 | Mekuli | N/A | Mokokchung (7 km) |
| 15 | Meyilong | N/A | Mokokchung (28 km) |
| 16 | Moalenden | N/A | Mokokchung (22 km) |
| 17 | Mokokchung Vill | N/A | Mokokchung (1 km) |
| 18 | Settsu | N/A | Mokokchung (11 km) |
| 19 | Ungma | N/A | Mokokchung (3 km) |
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 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 | 83,797 | 47,884 | 35,913 |
| Male Population | 43,452 | 24,554 | 18,898 |
| Female Population | 40,345 | 23,330 | 17,015 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,849 | 5,420 | 3,429 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,557 | 2,776 | 1,781 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,292 | 2,644 | 1,648 |
| Literate Population | 69,734 | 38,996 | 30,738 |
| Literate Male Population | 36,364 | 20,196 | 16,168 |
| Literate Female Population | 33,370 | 18,800 | 14,570 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,063 | 8,888 | 5,175 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,088 | 4,358 | 2,730 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,975 | 4,530 | 2,445 |
| Total Households | 18,219 | 9,892 | 8,327 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Ongpangkong Circle is around 83,797 people. This includes 43,452 males and 40,345 females. Rural population is about 47,884 (24,554 males and 23,330 females), while urban population is nearly 35,913 (18,898 males and 17,015 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,849 of the population, with 4,557 boys and 4,292 girls. Rural areas have 5,420 children, and urban areas have about 3,429 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 69,734 literate people in Ongpangkong Circle, including 36,364 literate males and 33,370 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 38,996 individuals and urban literacy covers around 30,738 people.
- About 14,063 people in Ongpangkong Circle are not literate, including 7,088 males and 6,975 females. Rural areas include 8,888 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,175 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 18,219 households, with 9,892 in villages and 8,327 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ongpangkong 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 | 76,076 | 46,081 | 29,995 |
| ST Male Population | 38,175 | 23,430 | 14,745 |
| ST Female Population | 37,901 | 22,651 | 15,250 |
| Population Density | 196 / km² | 113 / km² | 7,981 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ongpangkong Circle is about 76,076 people, including 38,175 males and 37,901 females. Around 46,081 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 29,995 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 196 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 113 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,981 people per sq. km.