Phomching

Phomching 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 Phomching Block (CD) is 01752. The total area of Phomching Circle is 87 km². Phomching has a sex ratio of approximately 896 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Phomching Circle

Phomching Circle has a total of 7 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 Phomching Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Longwa N/A Mon Town (42 km)
2Longwa Wasa N/A Mon Town (55 km)
3Longzang N/A Mon Town (42 km)
4Nyahnyu N/A Mon Town (44 km)
5Phomching Hq N/A Mon Town (29 km)
6Pukha N/A Mon Town (47 km)
7Wetting N/A Mon Town (39 km)

Population of Phomching Circle

The population profile of Phomching 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 Phomching 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 12,539 12,539 N/A
Male Population 6,611 6,611 N/A
Female Population 5,928 5,928 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,913 1,913 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,027 1,027 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 886 886 N/A
Literate Population 3,016 3,016 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,808 1,808 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,208 1,208 N/A
Illiterate Population 9,523 9,523 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 4,803 4,803 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 4,720 4,720 N/A
Total Households 2,063 2,063 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 12,539 people. Includes nearly 6,611 males and 5,928 females. Rural population is about 12,539 people.
  • There are around 1,913 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,027 boys and 886 girls.
  • Literate population is about 3,016 people. Non-literate population is around 9,523 people.
  • There are nearly 2,063 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Phomching 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 12,470 12,470 N/A
ST Male Population 6,561 6,561 N/A
ST Female Population 5,909 5,909 N/A
Population Density 144 / km² 144 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Phomching Circle is about 12,470 people, including 6,561 males and 5,909 females. Around 12,470 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 144 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 144 people per sq. km.