Nokhu Circle - Noklak, Nagaland
Nokhu is an administrative circle in the Noklak district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nokhu is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Namtiali, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 219 km², including 218.94 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nokhu Circle
Nokhu Circle has a total of 6 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 | Aniashu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Choklangan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kenking (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kingpao | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Nokhu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nokhu Hq. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Nokhu Circle
As per the Census 2011, Nokhu Circle has a total population of 6,291 people, consisting of 3,319 males and 2,972 females. There are 1,287 households in the circle with an average population density of 29 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,291 | 6,291 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,319 | 3,319 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,972 | 2,972 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,287 | 1,287 | 0 |
| Population Density | 29 / km² | 29 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 2,671 literate people and 1,225 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,257 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) | 1,225 | 1,225 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,671 | 2,671 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,620 | 3,620 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,257 | 6,257 | 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.