Chukitong Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Chukitong 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. Chukitong is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Barpathar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 108 km², including 107.93 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 985 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chukitong Circle
Chukitong Circle has a total of 10 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 | Chukitong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Koio | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Mungya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Mungya | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Nrung Longidang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nungying | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Seluku | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Thenhyayan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Thenyayan (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Tsungiki | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chukitong Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chukitong Circle has a total population of 10,043 people, consisting of 5,059 males and 4,984 females. There are 1,865 households in the circle with an average population density of 93 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,043 | 10,043 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,059 | 5,059 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,984 | 4,984 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,865 | 1,865 | 0 |
| Population Density | 93 / km² | 93 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 7,861 literate people and 1,156 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,004 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) | 1,156 | 1,156 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 7,861 | 7,861 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,182 | 2,182 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,004 | 10,004 | 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.