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, the sub-district code of Sotokur Block (CD) is 01820. The total area of Sotokur Circle is 143 km². Sotokur has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.

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 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 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

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

  • Total population is approximately 10,707 people. Includes nearly 5,423 males and 5,284 females. Rural population is about 10,707 people.
  • There are around 2,265 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,153 boys and 1,112 girls.
  • Literate population is about 5,920 people. Non-literate population is around 4,787 people.
  • There are nearly 1,908 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Sotokur 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 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

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Sotokur Circle is about 10,623 people, including 5,362 males and 5,261 females. Around 10,623 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 75 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 75 people per sq. km.