Wakching

Wakching 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 Wakching Block (CD) is 01749. The total area of Wakching Circle is 155 km². Wakching has a sex ratio of approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Wakching Circle

Wakching Circle has a total of 9 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 Wakching Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chingphoi N/A Sonari (14 km)
2Chingtang N/A Mon Town (10 km)
3Lampong Wakching N/A Mon Town (1 km)
4Shiyong N/A Mon Town (2 km)
5Tanhai N/A Mon Town (11 km)
6Wakching N/A Mon Town (31 km)
7Wakching Chingla Vill N/A Mon Town (33 km)
8Wakching Hq N/A Mon Town (31 km)
9Wanching N/A Mon Town (8 km)

Population of Wakching Circle

The population profile of Wakching 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 Wakching 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 12,738 12,738 N/A
Male Population 6,476 6,476 N/A
Female Population 6,262 6,262 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,382 2,382 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,227 1,227 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,155 1,155 N/A
Literate Population 6,837 6,837 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,882 3,882 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,955 2,955 N/A
Illiterate Population 5,901 5,901 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,594 2,594 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 3,307 3,307 N/A
Total Households 2,242 2,242 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 12,738 people. Includes nearly 6,476 males and 6,262 females. Rural population is about 12,738 people.
  • There are around 2,382 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,227 boys and 1,155 girls.
  • Literate population is about 6,837 people. Non-literate population is around 5,901 people.
  • There are nearly 2,242 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Wakching 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 12,514 12,514 N/A
ST Male Population 6,320 6,320 N/A
ST Female Population 6,194 6,194 N/A
Population Density 82 / km² 82 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wakching Circle is about 12,514 people, including 6,320 males and 6,194 females. Around 12,514 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 82 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 82 people per sq. km.