Tuli
Tuli 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 Tuli Block (CD) is 01760. The total area of Tuli Circle is 177 km², which includes 161.93 km² of rural area and 15.00 km² of urban area. Tuli has a sex ratio of approximately 843 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tuli Circle
Tuli Circle has a total of 12 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 Tuli Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anaki | N/A | Tuli (24 km) |
| 2 | Anaki C | N/A | Tzudikong (20 km) |
| 3 | Anakiyimsen | N/A | Tuli (28 km) |
| 4 | Aopenzu | N/A | Tuli (4 km) |
| 5 | Asangma | N/A | Tuli (16 km) |
| 6 | Kangtsung | N/A | Tuli (16 km) |
| 7 | Kangtsung Yimsen | N/A | Tuli (25 km) |
| 8 | Merangkong | N/A | Tuli (16 km) |
| 9 | Merangkong Comp | N/A | Tuli (18 km) |
| 10 | Tsudikong | N/A | Tuli |
| 11 | Wamaken | N/A | Tuli (8 km) |
| 12 | Wamakenyimsen | N/A | Tuli (13 km) |
Population of Tuli Circle
The population profile of Tuli 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 Tuli 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 | 23,377 | 11,097 | 12,280 |
| Male Population | 12,680 | 5,830 | 6,850 |
| Female Population | 10,697 | 5,267 | 5,430 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,348 | 1,128 | 1,220 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,168 | 568 | 600 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,180 | 560 | 620 |
| Literate Population | 18,812 | 8,936 | 9,876 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,418 | 4,738 | 5,680 |
| Literate Female Population | 8,394 | 4,198 | 4,196 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,565 | 2,161 | 2,404 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,262 | 1,092 | 1,170 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,303 | 1,069 | 1,234 |
| Total Households | 5,283 | 2,383 | 2,900 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tuli Circle is around 23,377 people. This includes 12,680 males and 10,697 females. Rural population is about 11,097 (5,830 males and 5,267 females), while urban population is nearly 12,280 (6,850 males and 5,430 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 2,348 of the population, with 1,168 boys and 1,180 girls. Rural areas have 1,128 children, and urban areas have about 1,220 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 18,812 literate people in Tuli Circle, including 10,418 literate males and 8,394 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 8,936 individuals and urban literacy covers around 9,876 people.
- About 4,565 people in Tuli Circle are not literate, including 2,262 males and 2,303 females. Rural areas include 2,161 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,404 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 5,283 households, with 2,383 in villages and 2,900 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tuli 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 | 20,698 | 10,829 | 9,869 |
| ST Male Population | 10,964 | 5,670 | 5,294 |
| ST Female Population | 9,734 | 5,159 | 4,575 |
| Population Density | 132 / km² | 69 / km² | 819 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tuli Circle is about 20,698 people, including 10,964 males and 9,734 females. Around 10,829 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 9,869 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 132 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 69 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 819 people per sq. km.