Tuensang Sadar
Tuensang Sadar 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 Tuensang Sadar Block (CD) is 01817. The total area of Tuensang Sadar Circle is 86 km², which includes 66.67 km² of rural area and 19.50 km² of urban area. Tuensang Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tuensang Sadar Circle
Tuensang Sadar Circle has a total of 6 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 Tuensang Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bothanpou | N/A | Tuensang (18 km) |
| 2 | Helipong Agri Farm | N/A | Tuensang (15 km) |
| 3 | Khudei | N/A | Tuensang (16 km) |
| 4 | Ngangpong | N/A | Tuensang (6 km) |
| 5 | Thimlak Fishery Farm | N/A | Tuensang (18 km) |
| 6 | Tuensang Village | N/A | Tuensang (5 km) |
Population of Tuensang Sadar Circle
The population profile of Tuensang Sadar 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 Tuensang Sadar 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 | 47,885 | 11,111 | 36,774 |
| Male Population | 25,220 | 5,749 | 19,471 |
| Female Population | 22,665 | 5,362 | 17,303 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,046 | 2,317 | 5,729 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,116 | 1,196 | 2,920 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,930 | 1,121 | 2,809 |
| Literate Population | 34,630 | 6,071 | 28,559 |
| Literate Male Population | 18,813 | 3,273 | 15,540 |
| Literate Female Population | 15,817 | 2,798 | 13,019 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,255 | 5,040 | 8,215 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 6,407 | 2,476 | 3,931 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,848 | 2,564 | 4,284 |
| Total Households | 8,864 | 1,904 | 6,960 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tuensang Sadar Circle is around 47,885 people. This includes 25,220 males and 22,665 females. Rural population is about 11,111 (5,749 males and 5,362 females), while urban population is nearly 36,774 (19,471 males and 17,303 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,046 of the population, with 4,116 boys and 3,930 girls. Rural areas have 2,317 children, and urban areas have about 5,729 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,630 literate people in Tuensang Sadar Circle, including 18,813 literate males and 15,817 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 6,071 individuals and urban literacy covers around 28,559 people.
- About 13,255 people in Tuensang Sadar Circle are not literate, including 6,407 males and 6,848 females. Rural areas include 5,040 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 8,215 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,864 households, with 1,904 in villages and 6,960 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tuensang Sadar 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 | 44,487 | 11,019 | 33,468 |
| ST Male Population | 22,869 | 5,700 | 17,169 |
| ST Female Population | 21,618 | 5,319 | 16,299 |
| Population Density | 556 / km² | 167 / km² | 1,886 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tuensang Sadar Circle is about 44,487 people, including 22,869 males and 21,618 females. Around 11,019 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 33,468 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 556 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 167 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,886 people per sq. km.