Phomching Circle - Mon, Nagaland
Phomching 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. Phomching is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhojo, while the nearest airport is Dibrugarh Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 73.0 km.
The total area of the circle is 87 km², including 87.24 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 896 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Phomching Circle
Phomching Circle has a total of 13 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 | Longwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Longwa Wasa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Longwawasa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Longzang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Nyahnyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nyasa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Phomching Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Pukha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Sheanghah Lokyo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Shenghah Tangten | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Shenghah Wamsa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Wetting | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Yuching | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Phomching Circle
As per the Census 2011, Phomching Circle has a total population of 12,539 people, consisting of 6,611 males and 5,928 females. There are 2,063 households in the circle with an average population density of 144 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,539 | 12,539 | 0 |
| Male Population | 6,611 | 6,611 | 0 |
| Female Population | 5,928 | 5,928 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,063 | 2,063 | 0 |
| Population Density | 144 / km² | 144 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,016 literate people and 1,913 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 12,470 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) | 1,913 | 1,913 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,016 | 3,016 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,523 | 9,523 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 12,470 | 12,470 | 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.