Noksen Circle - Tuensang, Nagaland
Noksen 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. Noksen is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Nakachari, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 219 km², including 218.96 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 907 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Noksen Circle
Noksen Circle has a total of 21 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 | Kumpong | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Kumpong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Litem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Litem | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Longdang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Longna | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Longra | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Longsing | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Noksen Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Noksen Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Sangchen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Sangdak | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Sangtak | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Yali | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Yangpi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Yangpi (Kongsang) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Yimrep | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Yimrup | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Yokumsang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Yonyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Younyu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Noksen Circle
As per the Census 2011, Noksen Circle has a total population of 14,182 people, consisting of 7,436 males and 6,746 females. There are 2,411 households in the circle with an average population density of 65 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,182 | 14,182 | 0 |
| Male Population | 7,436 | 7,436 | 0 |
| Female Population | 6,746 | 6,746 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,411 | 2,411 | 0 |
| Population Density | 65 / km² | 65 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,705 literate people and 2,664 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,074 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) | 2,664 | 2,664 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,705 | 6,705 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,477 | 7,477 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,074 | 14,074 | 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.