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 information the sub-district code of Wakching Block (CD) is 01749. Total area of wakching circle is 155 km². Wakching circle has a population of 12,738 peoples. Wakching circle has a population density of 81.98 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,242 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 53.67% population of wakching circle is literate, out of which 59.94% males and 47.19% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

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