Tuensang
Tuensang is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Tuensang is 2,536 km² including 2,516.50 km² rural area and 19.50 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Tuensang has a population of 1,96,596 peoples, out of which urban population is 36,774 while rural population is 1,59,822. Tuensang has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 77.52 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,742 houses in the district, including 6,960 urban houses and 29,782 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 138 villages in tuensang district.
The Tuensang district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Thonoknyu is the largest circle in tuensang district by area while Tuensang Sadar is the largest circle by population. Tsurungto is the smallest circle in tuensang district by both area and population. 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) |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |