Wokha
Wokha is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Wokha district is 1,628 km², which includes 1,611.00 km² of rural area and 17.00 km² of urban area. There are about 151 villages in Wokha district.
For administrative convenience, Wokha district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 12 circles in Wokha district. Here is the list of all Wokha Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Wokha District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aitepyong | 141 | 16,194 |
| 2 | Baghty | 42 | 2,697 |
| 3 | Bhandari | 332 | 17,124 |
| 4 | Changpang | 189 | 5,397 |
| 5 | Chukitong | 108 | 10,043 |
| 6 | Englan | 74 | 12,856 |
| 7 | Lotsu | 73 | 6,338 |
| 8 | Ralan | 67 | 8,627 |
| 9 | Sanis | 90 | 7,155 |
| 10 | Sungro | 101 | 13,046 |
| 11 | Wokha Sadar | 266 | 58,186 |
| 12 | Wozhuro | 147 | 8,680 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Bhandari is the largest circle in wokha district by area, while Wokha Sadar is the largest by population. Baghty is the smallest circle in wokha district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Bhandari | Wokha Sadar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Baghty | Baghty |
Population of Wokha District
The population of Wokha offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Wokha, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,66,343 | 1,31,339 | 35,004 |
| Total Male Population | 84,505 | 66,435 | 18,070 |
| Total Female Population | 81,838 | 64,904 | 16,934 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,138 | 16,438 | 3,700 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,298 | 8,443 | 1,855 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,840 | 7,995 | 1,845 |
| Literate Population | 1,28,208 | 98,221 | 29,987 |
| Literate Male Population | 67,385 | 51,667 | 15,718 |
| Literate Female Population | 60,823 | 46,554 | 14,269 |
| Illiterate Population | 38,135 | 33,118 | 5,017 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,120 | 14,768 | 2,352 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,015 | 18,350 | 2,665 |
| Households | 31,891 | 25,618 | 6,273 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Wokha district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Wokha district is 1,66,343, including 84,505 males and 81,838 females. In rural areas, it is 1,31,339, including 66,435 males and 64,904 females. In urban areas, it is 35,004, including 18,070 males and 16,934 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Wokha district is 20,138, including 10,298 boys and 9,840 girls. In rural areas, it is 16,438, including 8,443 boys and 7,995 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,700, including 1,855 boys and 1,845 girls.
- Literate population in Wokha district is around 1,28,208, including 67,385 males and 60,823 females. In rural areas, it is 98,221, including 51,667 males and 46,554 females. In urban areas, it is 29,987, including 15,718 males and 14,269 females.
- Illiterate population in Wokha district is about 38,135, including 17,120 males and 21,015 females. In rural areas, it is 33,118, including 14,768 males and 18,350 females. In urban areas, it is 5,017, including 2,352 males and 2,665 females.
- There are about 31,891 households in Wokha district, including 25,618 in rural areas and 6,273 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Wokha. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 1,56,621 | 1,25,051 | 31,570 |
| ST Male Population | 78,816 | 63,008 | 15,808 |
| ST Female Population | 77,805 | 62,043 | 15,762 |
| Population Density | 102 / km² | 82 / km² | 2,059 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Wokha district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wokha district is about 1,56,621, including 78,816 males and 77,805 females. In rural areas, it is 1,25,051, including 63,008 males and 62,043 females. In urban areas, it is 31,570, including 15,808 males and 15,762 females.
- Overall population density of Wokha district is around 102 people per km². Rural areas have about 82 people per km². Urban areas have about 2,059 people per km².