Ongpangkong Circle - Mokokchung, Nagaland
Ongpangkong 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. Ongpangkong is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Kharikatia, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 427 km², including 422.33 km² rural area and 4.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 928 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ongpangkong Circle
Ongpangkong Circle has a total of 20 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 | Aliba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alichen (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chubayimkum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chuchuyimpang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Chungtia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Khensa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kinunger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kupza | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Longjongkong (New Camp) (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Longkhum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Longmisa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Longsa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Mangmetong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Mekuli | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Meyilong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Moalenden | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Mokokchung Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Satsu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Settsu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Ungma | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Ongpangkong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Ongpangkong Circle has a total population of 83,797 people, consisting of 43,452 males and 40,345 females. There are 18,219 households in the circle with an average population density of 196 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 18,219 | 9,892 | 8,327 |
| Population Density | 196 / km² | 113 / km² | 7,981 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 69,734 literate people and 8,849 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 76,076 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) | 8,849 | 5,420 | 3,429 |
| Literate Population | 69,734 | 38,996 | 30,738 |
| Illiterate Population | 14,063 | 8,888 | 5,175 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 76,076 | 46,081 | 29,995 |
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.