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 information the sub-district code of Aitepyong Block (CD) is 01781. Total area of aitepyong circle is 141 km². Aitepyong circle has a population of 16,194 peoples. Aitepyong circle has a population density of 114.8 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,800 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 78.77% population of aitepyong circle is literate, out of which 80.42% males and 77.01% females are literate.

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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Aitepyong Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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