Tuensang
Tuensang is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Tuensang district is 2,536 km², which includes 2,516.50 km² of rural area and 19.50 km² of urban area. There are about 138 villages in Tuensang district.
For administrative convenience, Tuensang district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 16 circles in Tuensang district. Here is the list of all Tuensang Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Tuensang District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chare | 99 | 11,156 |
| 2 | Chessore | 53 | 5,438 |
| 3 | Chingmei | 129 | 3,866 |
| 4 | Longkhim | 157 | 17,306 |
| 5 | Mangko | 82 | 3,024 |
| 6 | Ngoungchung | 174 | 6,111 |
| 7 | Nokhu | 219 | 6,291 |
| 8 | Noklak | 165 | 19,507 |
| 9 | Noksen | 219 | 14,182 |
| 10 | Panso | 148 | 11,036 |
| 11 | Sangsangnyu | 130 | 6,629 |
| 12 | Shamator | 193 | 12,726 |
| 13 | Sotokur | 143 | 10,707 |
| 14 | Thonoknyu | 491 | 18,600 |
| 15 | Tsurungto | 47 | 2,132 |
| 16 | Tuensang Sadar | 86 | 47,885 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Thonoknyu is the largest circle in tuensang district by area, while Tuensang Sadar is the largest by population. Tsurungto is the smallest circle in tuensang district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Thonoknyu | Tuensang Sadar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Tsurungto | Tsurungto |
Population of Tuensang District
The population of Tuensang offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Tuensang, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,96,596 | 1,59,822 | 36,774 |
| Total Male Population | 1,01,933 | 82,462 | 19,471 |
| Total Female Population | 94,663 | 77,360 | 17,303 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 35,790 | 30,061 | 5,729 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 18,516 | 15,596 | 2,920 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,274 | 14,465 | 2,809 |
| Literate Population | 1,17,511 | 88,952 | 28,559 |
| Literate Male Population | 63,653 | 48,113 | 15,540 |
| Literate Female Population | 53,858 | 40,839 | 13,019 |
| Illiterate Population | 79,085 | 70,870 | 8,215 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 38,280 | 34,349 | 3,931 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 40,805 | 36,521 | 4,284 |
| Households | 36,742 | 29,782 | 6,960 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Tuensang district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Tuensang district is 1,96,596, including 1,01,933 males and 94,663 females. In rural areas, it is 1,59,822, including 82,462 males and 77,360 females. In urban areas, it is 36,774, including 19,471 males and 17,303 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Tuensang district is 35,790, including 18,516 boys and 17,274 girls. In rural areas, it is 30,061, including 15,596 boys and 14,465 girls. In urban areas, it is 5,729, including 2,920 boys and 2,809 girls.
- Literate population in Tuensang district is around 1,17,511, including 63,653 males and 53,858 females. In rural areas, it is 88,952, including 48,113 males and 40,839 females. In urban areas, it is 28,559, including 15,540 males and 13,019 females.
- Illiterate population in Tuensang district is about 79,085, including 38,280 males and 40,805 females. In rural areas, it is 70,870, including 34,349 males and 36,521 females. In urban areas, it is 8,215, including 3,931 males and 4,284 females.
- There are about 36,742 households in Tuensang district, including 29,782 in rural areas and 6,960 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Tuensang. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 1,90,916 | 1,57,448 | 33,468 |
| ST Male Population | 98,212 | 81,043 | 17,169 |
| ST Female Population | 92,704 | 76,405 | 16,299 |
| Population Density | 78 / km² | 64 / km² | 1,886 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Tuensang district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tuensang district is about 1,90,916, including 98,212 males and 92,704 females. In rural areas, it is 1,57,448, including 81,043 males and 76,405 females. In urban areas, it is 33,468, including 17,169 males and 16,299 females.
- Overall population density of Tuensang district is around 78 people per km². Rural areas have about 64 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,886 people per km².