Changpang Circle - Wokha District, Nagaland
Changpang 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. Changpang is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Titabar, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 189 km², including 188.70 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 950 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Changpang Circle
Changpang Circle has a total of 23 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 | Akahuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Akuhaiqa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Amboto (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Amboto (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Aqhauitito | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Azuhoto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Changka | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Changpang Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Changpang Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khakathato | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Lichuyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Lio Longidang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Longtsiri | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Longtsiri | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Mithihe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | New Wozhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Ongc Changpang | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Shuvukhu (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Sumito | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Tssori (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Tssori (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Wozhu (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Zekheshe | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Changpang Circle
As per the Census 2011, Changpang Circle has a total population of 5,397 people, consisting of 2,767 males and 2,630 females. There are 1,247 households in the circle with an average population density of 29 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,397 | 5,397 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,767 | 2,767 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,630 | 2,630 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,247 | 1,247 | 0 |
| Population Density | 29 / km² | 29 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,898 literate people and 766 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,068 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 766 | 766 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,898 | 3,898 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,499 | 1,499 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,068 | 5,068 | 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.