Aitepyong

Aitepyong is a Town and Circle in Wokha 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 Aitepyong Block (CD) is 01781. The total area of Aitepyong Circle is 141 km². Aitepyong has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Aitepyong Circle

Aitepyong Circle has a total of 8 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 Aitepyong Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aitepyong Station N/A Wokha (56 km)
2Akuk N/A Wokha (70 km)
3Akuk Mhayan N/A Wokha (76 km)
4Chanaka N/A Wokha (80 km)
5Lakhuti N/A Wokha (52 km)
6Mekokla N/A Wokha (90 km)
7Yankhum N/A Wokha (80 km)
8Zukeshe N/A Wokha (90 km)

Population of Aitepyong Circle

The population profile of Aitepyong 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 Aitepyong 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 16,194 16,194 N/A
Male Population 8,357 8,357 N/A
Female Population 7,837 7,837 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,831 1,831 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,000 1,000 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 831 831 N/A
Literate Population 12,756 12,756 N/A
Literate Male Population 6,721 6,721 N/A
Literate Female Population 6,035 6,035 N/A
Illiterate Population 3,438 3,438 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,636 1,636 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,802 1,802 N/A
Total Households 2,800 2,800 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 16,194 people. Includes nearly 8,357 males and 7,837 females. Rural population is about 16,194 people.
  • There are around 1,831 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,000 boys and 831 girls.
  • Literate population is about 12,756 people. Non-literate population is around 3,438 people.
  • There are nearly 2,800 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Aitepyong 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 16,088 16,088 N/A
ST Male Population 8,299 8,299 N/A
ST Female Population 7,789 7,789 N/A
Population Density 115 / km² 115 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Aitepyong Circle is about 16,088 people, including 8,299 males and 7,789 females. Around 16,088 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 115 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 115 people per sq. km.