Chukitong

Chukitong 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 Chukitong Block (CD) is 01791. The total area of Chukitong Circle is 108 km². Chukitong has a sex ratio of approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chukitong Circle

Chukitong Circle has a total of 7 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 Chukitong Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chukitong N/A Wokha (14 km)
2Koio N/A Wokha (12 km)
3Mungya N/A Wokha (20 km)
4Nungying N/A Wokha (22 km)
5Seluku N/A Wokha (15 km)
6Thenyayan N/A Wokha (19 km)
7Tsungiki N/A Wokha (18 km)

Population of Chukitong Circle

The population profile of Chukitong 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 Chukitong 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 10,043 10,043 N/A
Male Population 5,059 5,059 N/A
Female Population 4,984 4,984 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,156 1,156 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 578 578 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 578 578 N/A
Literate Population 7,861 7,861 N/A
Literate Male Population 4,142 4,142 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,719 3,719 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,182 2,182 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 917 917 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,265 1,265 N/A
Total Households 1,865 1,865 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 10,043 people. Includes nearly 5,059 males and 4,984 females. Rural population is about 10,043 people.
  • There are around 1,156 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 578 boys and 578 girls.
  • Literate population is about 7,861 people. Non-literate population is around 2,182 people.
  • There are nearly 1,865 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chukitong 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 10,004 10,004 N/A
ST Male Population 5,033 5,033 N/A
ST Female Population 4,971 4,971 N/A
Population Density 93 / km² 93 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chukitong Circle is about 10,004 people, including 5,033 males and 4,971 females. Around 10,004 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 93 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 93 people per sq. km.