Sotokur

Sotokur 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 Sotokur Block (CD) is 01820. Total area of sotokur circle is 143 km². Sotokur circle has a population of 10,707 peoples. Sotokur circle has a population density of 74.78 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,908 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 55.29% population of sotokur circle is literate, out of which 58.31% males and 52.20% females are literate.

List of Villages in Sotokur Circle

Sotokur 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 Sotokur Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chingmelen N/A Tuensang (15 km)
2Helipong N/A Tuensang (15 km)
3K Longsore N/A Tuensang (42 km)
4Kuthur N/A Tuensang (10 km)
5Longtokur N/A Tuensang (52 km)
6Sipongsang N/A Tuensang (30 km)
7Sotokur N/A Tuensang (35 km)

Population of Sotokur Circle

The population profile of Sotokur 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 Sotokur's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 10,707 10,707 N/A
Male Population 5,423 5,423 N/A
Female Population 5,284 5,284 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,265 2,265 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,153 1,153 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,112 1,112 N/A
Literate Population 5,920 5,920 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,162 3,162 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,758 2,758 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,787 4,787 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,261 2,261 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,526 2,526 N/A
Total Households 1,908 1,908 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Sotokur 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 10,623 10,623 N/A
ST Male Population 5,362 5,362 N/A
ST Female Population 5,261 5,261 N/A
Population Density 75 / km² 75 / km² N/A