Mon Sadar
Mon Sadar is a Town and Circle in Mon 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 Mon Sadar Block (CD) is 01748. The total area of Mon Sadar Circle is 290 km², which includes 283.59 km² of rural area and 6.50 km² of urban area. Mon Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 918 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mon Sadar Circle
Mon Sadar Circle has a total of 18 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 Mon Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chui | N/A | Mon Town (8 km) |
| 2 | Goching | N/A | Mon Town (6 km) |
| 3 | Hongphoi | N/A | Mon Town (11 km) |
| 4 | Lampongsheanghah | N/A | Mon Town (11 km) |
| 5 | Leangha | N/A | Mon Town (8 km) |
| 6 | Leangnyu | N/A | Mon Town (10 km) |
| 7 | Longkai | N/A | Mon Town (13 km) |
| 8 | Mon Village | N/A | Mon Town (8 km) |
| 9 | Oting | N/A | Mon Town (20 km) |
| 10 | Phuktong | N/A | Mon Town (15 km) |
| 11 | Pongkong | N/A | Mon Town (22 km) |
| 12 | Tekuk | N/A | Mon Town (27 km) |
| 13 | Totok Chinglem | N/A | Mon Town (13 km) |
| 14 | Totokchingha | N/A | Mon Town (16 km) |
| 15 | Totokchingkho | N/A | Mon Town (20 km) |
| 16 | Totokchingnyu | N/A | Mon Town (13 km) |
| 17 | Tuimei | N/A | Mon Town (22 km) |
| 18 | Wangla | N/A | Mon Town (17 km) |
Population of Mon Sadar Circle
The population profile of Mon Sadar 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 Mon Sadar 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 | 47,977 | 21,649 | 26,328 |
| Male Population | 25,011 | 11,278 | 13,733 |
| Female Population | 22,966 | 10,371 | 12,595 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,535 | 3,585 | 3,950 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,862 | 1,832 | 2,030 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,673 | 1,753 | 1,920 |
| Literate Population | 30,574 | 11,336 | 19,238 |
| Literate Male Population | 16,658 | 6,388 | 10,270 |
| Literate Female Population | 13,916 | 4,948 | 8,968 |
| Illiterate Population | 17,403 | 10,313 | 7,090 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 8,353 | 4,890 | 3,463 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 9,050 | 5,423 | 3,627 |
| Total Households | 7,969 | 3,562 | 4,407 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Mon Sadar Circle is around 47,977 people. This includes 25,011 males and 22,966 females. Rural population is about 21,649 (11,278 males and 10,371 females), while urban population is nearly 26,328 (13,733 males and 12,595 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,535 of the population, with 3,862 boys and 3,673 girls. Rural areas have 3,585 children, and urban areas have about 3,950 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 30,574 literate people in Mon Sadar Circle, including 16,658 literate males and 13,916 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 11,336 individuals and urban literacy covers around 19,238 people.
- About 17,403 people in Mon Sadar Circle are not literate, including 8,353 males and 9,050 females. Rural areas include 10,313 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 7,090 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,969 households, with 3,562 in villages and 4,407 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Mon Sadar 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 | 45,833 | 21,278 | 24,555 |
| ST Male Population | 23,603 | 10,999 | 12,604 |
| ST Female Population | 22,230 | 10,279 | 11,951 |
| Population Density | 165 / km² | 76 / km² | 4,050 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Mon Sadar Circle is about 45,833 people, including 23,603 males and 22,230 females. Around 21,278 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 24,555 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 165 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 76 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 4,050 people per sq. km.