Aitepyong Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Aitepyong is an administrative circle in the Wokha district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Aitepyong is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Oating, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 37.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 141 km², including 141.01 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Aitepyong Circle
Aitepyong Circle has a total of 8 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 | Aitepyong Station | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Akuk (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Akuk (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Akuk Mhayan (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Chanaka | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lakhuti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Mekokla | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Yankhum (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Aitepyong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Aitepyong Circle has a total population of 16,194 people, consisting of 8,357 males and 7,837 females. There are 2,800 households in the circle with an average population density of 115 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,194 | 16,194 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,357 | 8,357 | 0 |
| Female Population | 7,837 | 7,837 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,800 | 2,800 | 0 |
| Population Density | 115 / km² | 115 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 12,756 literate people and 1,831 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,088 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) | 1,831 | 1,831 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 12,756 | 12,756 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,438 | 3,438 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,088 | 16,088 | 0 |
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.