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 information the sub-district code of Nokhu Block (CD) is 01823. Total area of nokhu circle is 219 km². Nokhu circle has a population of 6,291 peoples. Nokhu circle has a population density of 28.73 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,287 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 42.46% population of nokhu circle is literate, out of which 44.71% males and 39.94% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Nokhu Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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