Lotsu Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Lotsu 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. Lotsu is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Naojan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 28.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 73 km², including 72.91 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 982 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Lotsu Circle
Lotsu Circle has a total of 6 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 | Longtsung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Lotsu Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Moilan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Morakjo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Pyangsa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Pyotchu | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Lotsu Circle
As per the Census 2011, Lotsu Circle has a total population of 6,338 people, consisting of 3,197 males and 3,141 females. There are 1,203 households in the circle with an average population density of 87 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,338 | 6,338 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,197 | 3,197 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,141 | 3,141 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,203 | 1,203 | 0 |
| Population Density | 87 / km² | 87 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,738 literate people and 894 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,298 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) | 894 | 894 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,738 | 4,738 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,600 | 1,600 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,298 | 6,298 | 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.