Longkhim Circle - Tuensang, Nagaland
Longkhim 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. Longkhim is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Mariani Jn, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 61.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 157 km², including 157.14 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 943 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Longkhim Circle
Longkhim Circle has a total of 15 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 | Ahotsi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Angangba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chimonger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chungtor | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Holongba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lirise | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Longkhim Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Mangakhi New | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Mangakhi Old | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | New Sangsomong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | New Sangsomong | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | New Tsaru | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Phirahir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sangsomong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Yangli Mission Centre | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Longkhim Circle
As per the Census 2011, Longkhim Circle has a total population of 17,306 people, consisting of 8,903 males and 8,403 females. There are 3,272 households in the circle with an average population density of 110 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,306 | 17,306 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,903 | 8,903 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,403 | 8,403 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,272 | 3,272 | 0 |
| Population Density | 110 / km² | 110 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 10,565 literate people and 2,646 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,106 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) | 2,646 | 2,646 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 10,565 | 10,565 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,741 | 6,741 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,106 | 17,106 | 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.