Longkhim

Longkhim is a Town and Circle in Tuensang District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Longkhim Block (CD) is 01816. The total area of Longkhim Circle is 157 km². Longkhim has a sex ratio of approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Longkhim Circle

Longkhim Circle has a total of 12 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Longkhim Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Angangba N/A Tuensang (30 km)
2Chimonger N/A Tuensang (47 km)
3Chungtore N/A Tuensang (40 km)
4Holongba N/A Tuensang (40 km)
5Lirise N/A Tuensang (36 km)
6Longkhim Hq N/A Tuensang (32 km)
7New Mangakhi N/A Tuensang (51 km)
8New Sangsomong N/A Tuensang (38 km)
9Old Mangakhi N/A Tuensang (50 km)
10Phirahir N/A Tuensang (41 km)
11Sangsomong N/A Tuensang (35 km)
12Yangli Mission Centre N/A Tuensang (38 km)

Population of Longkhim Circle

The population profile of Longkhim Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Longkhim Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 17,306 17,306 N/A
Male Population 8,903 8,903 N/A
Female Population 8,403 8,403 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,646 2,646 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,414 1,414 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,232 1,232 N/A
Literate Population 10,565 10,565 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,639 5,639 N/A
Literate Female Population 4,926 4,926 N/A
Illiterate Population 6,741 6,741 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,264 3,264 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 3,477 3,477 N/A
Total Households 3,272 3,272 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 17,306 people. Includes nearly 8,903 males and 8,403 females. Rural population is about 17,306 people.
  • There are around 2,646 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,414 boys and 1,232 girls.
  • Literate population is about 10,565 people. Non-literate population is around 6,741 people.
  • There are nearly 3,272 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Longkhim Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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 17,106 17,106 N/A
ST Male Population 8,781 8,781 N/A
ST Female Population 8,325 8,325 N/A
Population Density 110 / km² 110 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Longkhim Circle is about 17,106 people, including 8,781 males and 8,325 females. Around 17,106 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 110 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 110 people per sq. km.