Chingmei Circle - Tuensang, Nagaland
Chingmei is an administrative circle in the Tuensang district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chingmei 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 78.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 129 km², including 128.79 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 944 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chingmei Circle
Chingmei Circle has a total of 5 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 | Chendang Saddle | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chingei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Taknyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Waoshu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Yimpang | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chingmei Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chingmei Circle has a total population of 3,866 people, consisting of 1,988 males and 1,878 females. There are 799 households in the circle with an average population density of 30 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,866 | 3,866 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,988 | 1,988 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,878 | 1,878 | 0 |
| Total Households | 799 | 799 | 0 |
| Population Density | 30 / km² | 30 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,879 literate people and 895 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,811 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) | 895 | 895 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,879 | 1,879 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,987 | 1,987 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,811 | 3,811 | 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.