Thonoknyu Circle - Noklak, Nagaland
Thonoknyu 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. Thonoknyu is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Nakachari, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 95.5 km.
The total area of the circle is 491 km², including 491.36 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 901 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Thonoknyu Circle
Thonoknyu Circle has a total of 18 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 | Chilliso | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chipur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Jejeiking (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kengjing | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kingphu (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | New Sanglao | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | New Thongsonyu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Pang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Peshu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Peshu Nokya (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Peshu Nyukya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Sanglao | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Thoktsur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Thongsonyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Thongtsou (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Thonoknyu Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Thonoknyu Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Wei | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Thonoknyu Circle
As per the Census 2011, Thonoknyu Circle has a total population of 18,600 people, consisting of 9,783 males and 8,817 females. There are 3,210 households in the circle with an average population density of 38 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,600 | 18,600 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,783 | 9,783 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,817 | 8,817 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,210 | 3,210 | 0 |
| Population Density | 38 / km² | 38 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 9,986 literate people and 2,962 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,602 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) | 2,962 | 2,962 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9,986 | 9,986 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,614 | 8,614 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,602 | 17,602 | 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.