Ralan Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Ralan 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. Ralan is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Chongajan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 21.0 km.
The total area of the circle is 67 km², including 66.78 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 953 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ralan Circle
Ralan Circle has a total of 17 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 | Chandalashung 'B' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chandalashung (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chandalashung (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Likayan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Liphanyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lishayan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ralan (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Ralan (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Ralan Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Ronsuyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | S Wochayan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Soshan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Tchujanphen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Wochan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Woroku | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Yampha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Yanlum | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Ralan Circle
As per the Census 2011, Ralan Circle has a total population of 8,627 people, consisting of 4,416 males and 4,211 females. There are 2,061 households in the circle with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,627 | 8,627 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,416 | 4,416 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,211 | 4,211 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,061 | 2,061 | 0 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,097 literate people and 1,129 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,148 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) | 1,129 | 1,129 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,097 | 5,097 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,530 | 3,530 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,148 | 5,148 | 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.