Ngoungchung Circle - Tuensang, Nagaland
Ngoungchung 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. Ngoungchung is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Lahing, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.
The total area of the circle is 174 km², including 174.06 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 909 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ngoungchung Circle
Ngoungchung Circle has a total of 6 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 | Bhumpakh | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Hak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Lokong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Longtang | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Ngoungchung Hq. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Yali | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Ngoungchung Circle
As per the Census 2011, Ngoungchung Circle has a total population of 6,111 people, consisting of 3,200 males and 2,911 females. There are 1,157 households in the circle with an average population density of 35 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,111 | 6,111 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,200 | 3,200 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,911 | 2,911 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,157 | 1,157 | 0 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | 35 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,418 literate people and 1,324 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,079 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) | 1,324 | 1,324 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,418 | 3,418 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,693 | 2,693 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,079 | 6,079 | 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.