Mon
Mon is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Mon district is 1,786 km², which includes 1,775.50 km² of rural area and 10.50 km² of urban area. There are about 131 villages in Mon district.
For administrative convenience, Mon district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 14 circles in Mon district. Here is the list of all Mon Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Mon District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aboi | 105 | 14,257 |
| 2 | Angjangyang | 102 | 20,307 |
| 3 | Chen | 134 | 18,656 |
| 4 | Hunta | 96 | 8,435 |
| 5 | Longshen | 101 | 20,311 |
| 6 | Mon Sadar | 290 | 47,977 |
| 7 | Monyakshu | 107 | 23,225 |
| 8 | Mopong | 60 | 15,377 |
| 9 | Naginimora | 184 | 11,023 |
| 10 | Phomching | 87 | 12,539 |
| 11 | Shangnyu | 84 | 6,138 |
| 12 | Tizit | 172 | 22,352 |
| 13 | Tobu | 109 | 16,925 |
| 14 | Wakching | 155 | 12,738 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Mon Sadar is the largest circle in mon district by both area and population. Mopong is the smallest circle in mon district by area, while Shangnyu is the smallest by population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Mon Sadar | Mon Sadar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Mopong | Mopong |
Population of Mon District
The population of Mon offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Mon, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,50,260 | 2,15,816 | 34,444 |
| Total Male Population | 1,31,753 | 1,13,469 | 18,284 |
| Total Female Population | 1,18,507 | 1,02,347 | 16,160 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 40,342 | 35,132 | 5,210 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 21,099 | 18,407 | 2,692 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 19,243 | 16,725 | 2,518 |
| Literate Population | 1,19,626 | 94,931 | 24,695 |
| Literate Male Population | 67,432 | 53,938 | 13,494 |
| Literate Female Population | 52,194 | 40,993 | 11,201 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,30,634 | 1,20,885 | 9,749 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 64,321 | 59,531 | 4,790 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 66,313 | 61,354 | 4,959 |
| Households | 41,978 | 35,822 | 6,156 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Mon district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Mon district is 2,50,260, including 1,31,753 males and 1,18,507 females. In rural areas, it is 2,15,816, including 1,13,469 males and 1,02,347 females. In urban areas, it is 34,444, including 18,284 males and 16,160 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Mon district is 40,342, including 21,099 boys and 19,243 girls. In rural areas, it is 35,132, including 18,407 boys and 16,725 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,210, including 2,692 boys and 2,518 girls.
- Literate population in Mon district is around 1,19,626, including 67,432 males and 52,194 females. In rural areas, it is 94,931, including 53,938 males and 40,993 females. In urban areas, it is 24,695, including 13,494 males and 11,201 females.
- Illiterate population in Mon district is about 1,30,634, including 64,321 males and 66,313 females. In rural areas, it is 1,20,885, including 59,531 males and 61,354 females. In urban areas, it is 9,749, including 4,790 males and 4,959 females.
- There are about 41,978 households in Mon district, including 35,822 in rural areas and 6,156 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Mon. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 2,38,285 | 2,09,012 | 29,273 |
| ST Male Population | 1,24,343 | 1,09,343 | 15,000 |
| ST Female Population | 1,13,942 | 99,669 | 14,273 |
| Population Density | 140 / km² | 122 / km² | 3,280 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Mon district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mon district is about 2,38,285, including 1,24,343 males and 1,13,942 females. In rural areas, it is 2,09,012, including 1,09,343 males and 99,669 females. In urban areas, it is 29,273, including 15,000 males and 14,273 females.
- Overall population density of Mon district is around 140 people per km². Rural areas have about 122 people per km². Urban areas have about 3,280 people per km².