Mopong Circle - Mon, Nagaland
Mopong is an administrative circle in the Mon district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Mopong is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Mezenga S, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 69.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 60 km², including 59.70 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 865 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Mopong Circle
Mopong Circle has a total of 9 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 | Angchen (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Changkhoang (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Changnyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kenjenshu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Mopong Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Ukha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Yakshu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Yei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Yonghong | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Mopong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Mopong Circle has a total population of 15,377 people, consisting of 8,242 males and 7,135 females. There are 2,125 households in the circle with an average population density of 258 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,377 | 15,377 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,242 | 8,242 | 0 |
| Female Population | 7,135 | 7,135 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,125 | 2,125 | 0 |
| Population Density | 258 / km² | 258 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,704 literate people and 1,670 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 15,237 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) | 1,670 | 1,670 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,704 | 4,704 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,673 | 10,673 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 15,237 | 15,237 | 0 |
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.