Wokha
Wokha is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Wokha is 1,628 km² including 1,611.00 km² rural area and 17.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Wokha has a population of 1,66,343 peoples, out of which urban population is 35,004 while rural population is 1,31,339. Wokha has a sex ratio of approximately 968 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 102.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 31,891 houses in the district, including 6,273 urban houses and 25,618 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 151 villages in wokha district.
The Wokha district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Bhandari is the largest circle in wokha district by area while Wokha Sadar is the largest circle by population. Baghty is the smallest circle in wokha district by both area and population. 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) |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |