Nsong Circle - Peren, Nagaland
Nsong is an administrative circle in the Peren district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nsong is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Wadrengdisa, while the nearest airport is Silchar Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 145 km², including 144.81 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nsong Circle
Nsong 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 | Bamsiakilwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Lalong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Nchan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Ngam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Nzauna | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Old Ngaulong | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Nsong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Nsong Circle has a total population of 5,200 people, consisting of 2,676 males and 2,524 females. There are 868 households in the circle with an average population density of 36 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,200 | 5,200 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,676 | 2,676 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,524 | 2,524 | 0 |
| Total Households | 868 | 868 | 0 |
| Population Density | 36 / km² | 36 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,218 literate people and 978 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,176 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) | 978 | 978 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,218 | 3,218 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,982 | 1,982 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,176 | 5,176 | 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.