Shangnyu

Shangnyu 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 Shangnyu Block (CD) is 01747. The total area of Shangnyu Circle is 84 km². Shangnyu has a sex ratio of approximately 963 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Shangnyu Circle

Shangnyu Circle has a total of 5 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 Shangnyu Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Longpho N/A Mon Town (20 km)
2Nyasha N/A Mon Town (33 km)
3Shangnyu N/A Mon Town (18 km)
4Zangkham N/A Mon Town (50 km)
5Zangkham Tingsa N/A Mon Town (45 km)

Population of Shangnyu Circle

The population profile of Shangnyu 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 Shangnyu 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 6,138 6,138 N/A
Male Population 3,126 3,126 N/A
Female Population 3,012 3,012 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,180 1,180 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 600 600 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 580 580 N/A
Literate Population 1,981 1,981 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,086 1,086 N/A
Literate Female Population 895 895 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,157 4,157 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,040 2,040 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,117 2,117 N/A
Total Households 1,186 1,186 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 6,138 people. Includes nearly 3,126 males and 3,012 females. Rural population is about 6,138 people.
  • There are around 1,180 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 600 boys and 580 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,981 people. Non-literate population is around 4,157 people.
  • There are nearly 1,186 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Shangnyu 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 6,120 6,120 N/A
ST Male Population 3,115 3,115 N/A
ST Female Population 3,005 3,005 N/A
Population Density 73 / km² 73 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Shangnyu Circle is about 6,120 people, including 3,115 males and 3,005 females. Around 6,120 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 73 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 73 people per sq. km.