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 information the sub-district code of Shangnyu Block (CD) is 01747. Total area of shangnyu circle is 84 km². Shangnyu circle has a population of 6,138 peoples. Shangnyu circle has a population density of 72.9 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,186 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 32.27% population of shangnyu circle is literate, out of which 34.74% males and 29.71% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Shangnyu 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 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