Nokhu

Nokhu 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 Nokhu Block (CD) is 01823. The total area of Nokhu Circle is 219 km². Nokhu has a sex ratio of approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Nokhu Circle

Nokhu Circle has a total of 7 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 Nokhu Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aniashu N/A Tuensang (109 km)
2Choklangan N/A Tuensang (112 km)
3Kenking N/A Tuensang (150 km)
4Kingpao N/A Tuensang (105 km)
5Langnok N/A Tuensang (100 km)
6Nokhu N/A Tuensang (82 km)
7Nokhu Hq N/A Tuensang (82 km)

Population of Nokhu Circle

The population profile of Nokhu 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 Nokhu 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 6,291 6,291 N/A
Male Population 3,319 3,319 N/A
Female Population 2,972 2,972 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,225 1,225 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 665 665 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 560 560 N/A
Literate Population 2,671 2,671 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,484 1,484 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,187 1,187 N/A
Illiterate Population 3,620 3,620 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,835 1,835 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,785 1,785 N/A
Total Households 1,287 1,287 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 6,291 people. Includes nearly 3,319 males and 2,972 females. Rural population is about 6,291 people.
  • There are around 1,225 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 665 boys and 560 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,671 people. Non-literate population is around 3,620 people.
  • There are nearly 1,287 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Nokhu 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 6,257 6,257 N/A
ST Male Population 3,293 3,293 N/A
ST Female Population 2,964 2,964 N/A
Population Density 29 / km² 29 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Nokhu Circle is about 6,257 people, including 3,293 males and 2,964 females. Around 6,257 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 29 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 29 people per sq. km.