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 information the sub-district code of Phomching Block (CD) is 01752. Total area of phomching circle is 87 km². Phomching circle has a population of 12,539 peoples. Phomching circle has a population density of 143.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,063 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 24.05% population of phomching circle is literate, out of which 27.35% males and 20.38% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Phomching Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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