Wakching Circle - Mon, Nagaland
Wakching 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. Wakching is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Simaluguri Jn, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.
The total area of the circle is 155 km², including 155.38 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 966 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Wakching Circle
Wakching Circle has a total of 14 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 | Chingdang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chingphoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Hodahoti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kongan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Lamphang Tiru | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lampong Wakching (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Shiyong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Tanhai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Wakching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Wakching Chingla | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Wakching Chingla Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Wakching Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Wanching | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Wanching Yangmouh | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Wakching Circle
As per the Census 2011, Wakching Circle has a total population of 12,738 people, consisting of 6,476 males and 6,262 females. There are 2,242 households in the circle with an average population density of 82 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 12,738 | 12,738 | 0 |
| Male Population | 6,476 | 6,476 | 0 |
| Female Population | 6,262 | 6,262 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,242 | 2,242 | 0 |
| Population Density | 82 / km² | 82 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,837 literate people and 2,382 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 12,514 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) | 2,382 | 2,382 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,837 | 6,837 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,901 | 5,901 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 12,514 | 12,514 | 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.