Shangnyu Circle - Mon, Nagaland
Shangnyu 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. Shangnyu 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 64.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 84 km², including 84.20 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 963 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Shangnyu Circle
Shangnyu Circle has a total of 4 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 | Longpho | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Shangnyu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Zangkham | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Zangkham Tingsa | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Shangnyu Circle
As per the Census 2011, Shangnyu Circle has a total population of 6,138 people, consisting of 3,126 males and 3,012 females. There are 1,186 households in the circle with an average population density of 73 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,138 | 6,138 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,126 | 3,126 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,012 | 3,012 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,186 | 1,186 | 0 |
| Population Density | 73 / km² | 73 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,981 literate people and 1,180 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,120 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) | 1,180 | 1,180 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,981 | 1,981 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,157 | 4,157 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,120 | 6,120 | 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.