Tuensang Sadar Circle - Tuensang, Nagaland
Tuensang Sadar 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. Tuensang Sadar 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 67.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 86 km², including 66.67 km² rural area and 19.50 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 898 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tuensang Sadar Circle
Tuensang Sadar Circle has a total of 11 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 | Bothanpou | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chongshen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Eshou | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Helipong Agri-Farm (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Khudei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Langa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ngangpong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Pothambou | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Thimlak Fishery Farm (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Tuensang Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Yungphang | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Tuensang Sadar Circle
As per the Census 2011, Tuensang Sadar Circle has a total population of 47,885 people, consisting of 25,220 males and 22,665 females. There are 8,864 households in the circle with an average population density of 556 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 8,864 | 1,904 | 6,960 |
| Population Density | 556 / km² | 167 / km² | 1,886 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 34,630 literate people and 8,046 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 44,487 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) | 8,046 | 2,317 | 5,729 |
| Literate Population | 34,630 | 6,071 | 28,559 |
| Illiterate Population | 13,255 | 5,040 | 8,215 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 44,487 | 11,019 | 33,468 |
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.