Wokha Sadar

Wokha Sadar 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 information the sub-district code of Wokha Sadar Block (CD) is 01789. Total area of wokha sadar circle is 266 km² including 248.75 km² rural area and 17.00 km² urban area. Wokha Sadar circle has a population of 58,186 peoples, out of which urban population is 35,004 while rural population is 23,182. Wokha Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females for every 1,000 males. Wokha Sadar circle has a population density of 219 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 10,878 houses in the sub-district, including 6,273 urban houses and 4,605 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 81.26% population of wokha sadar circle is literate, out of which 83.61% males and 78.84% females are literate.

List of Villages in Wokha Sadar Circle

Wokha Sadar Circle has a total of 21 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 Wokha Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Wokha Sadar Circle

The population profile of Wokha Sadar 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 Wokha Sadar's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Wokha Sadar Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.