Thonoknyu

Thonoknyu 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 Thonoknyu Block (CD) is 01829. Total area of thonoknyu circle is 491 km². Thonoknyu circle has a population of 18,600 peoples. Thonoknyu circle has a population density of 37.85 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,210 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 53.69% population of thonoknyu circle is literate, out of which 56.80% males and 50.23% females are literate.

List of Villages in Thonoknyu Circle

Thonoknyu Circle has a total of 17 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 Thonoknyu Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chilliso N/A Tuensang (101 km)
2Chipur N/A Tuensang (126 km)
3Jejeiking N/A Tuensang (116 km)
4Kenjong N/A Tuensang (132 km)
5Kingphu N/A Tuensang (3 km)
6New Sanglao N/A Tuensang (120 km)
7New Thongsonyu N/A Tuensang (205 km)
8Pang N/A Tuensang (121 km)
9Peshu N/A Tuensang (111 km)
10Peshu Nokya N/A Tuensang (109 km)
11Sanglao N/A Tuensang (118 km)
12Thoktsur N/A Tuensang (105 km)
13Thongsonyu N/A Kiphire (80 km)
14Thongtsou N/A Tuensang (79 km)
15Thonoknyu Hq N/A Tuensang (96 km)
16Thonoknyu Vill N/A Tuensang (99 km)
17Wui N/A Tuensang (128 km)

Population of Thonoknyu Circle

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 18,600 18,600 N/A
Male Population 9,783 9,783 N/A
Female Population 8,817 8,817 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,962 2,962 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,559 1,559 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,403 1,403 N/A
Literate Population 9,986 9,986 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,557 5,557 N/A
Literate Female Population 4,429 4,429 N/A
Illiterate Population 8,614 8,614 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 4,226 4,226 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 4,388 4,388 N/A
Total Households 3,210 3,210 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Thonoknyu 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 17,602 17,602 N/A
ST Male Population 9,277 9,277 N/A
ST Female Population 8,325 8,325 N/A
Population Density 38 / km² 38 / km² N/A