Lotsu

Lotsu 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 Lotsu Block (CD) is 01786. The total area of Lotsu Circle is 73 km². Lotsu has a sex ratio of approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Lotsu Circle

Lotsu 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 Lotsu Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Longtsung N/A Wokha (60 km)
2Lotsu Hq N/A Wokha (68 km)
3Lotsu Vill N/A Wokha (68 km)
4Moilan N/A Wokha (72 km)
5Morakjo N/A Wokha (62 km)
6Pyangsa N/A Wokha (70 km)
7Pyotchu N/A Wokha (76 km)
8Sheru Echuk N/A Wokha (68 km)

Population of Lotsu Circle

The population profile of Lotsu 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 Lotsu 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 6,338 6,338 N/A
Male Population 3,197 3,197 N/A
Female Population 3,141 3,141 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 894 894 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 448 448 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 446 446 N/A
Literate Population 4,738 4,738 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,456 2,456 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,282 2,282 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,600 1,600 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 741 741 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 859 859 N/A
Total Households 1,203 1,203 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 6,338 people. Includes nearly 3,197 males and 3,141 females. Rural population is about 6,338 people.
  • There are around 894 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 448 boys and 446 girls.
  • Literate population is about 4,738 people. Non-literate population is around 1,600 people.
  • There are nearly 1,203 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Lotsu 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 6,298 6,298 N/A
ST Male Population 3,172 3,172 N/A
ST Female Population 3,126 3,126 N/A
Population Density 87 / km² 87 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Lotsu Circle is about 6,298 people, including 3,172 males and 3,126 females. Around 6,298 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 87 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 87 people per sq. km.