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, the sub-district code of Wokha Sadar Block (CD) is 01789. The total area of Wokha Sadar Circle is 266 km², which includes 248.75 km² of rural area and 17.00 km² of urban area. Wokha Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doyang Hydro Left Bank | N/A | Wokha Sadar |
| 2 | Ekok Ju | N/A | Wokha (5 km) |
| 3 | Elumyo | N/A | Wokha (15 km) |
| 4 | Humtso | N/A | Wokha (14 km) |
| 5 | Longla | N/A | Wokha (18 km) |
| 6 | Longsa | N/A | Wokha (3 km) |
| 7 | Longsachung | N/A | Wokha (4 km) |
| 8 | N Longidang | N/A | Wokha (21 km) |
| 9 | New Wokha | N/A | Wokha (5 km) |
| 10 | Niroyo | N/A | Wokha (5 km) |
| 11 | Nyiro Comp | N/A | Wokha (8 km) |
| 12 | Okhyeyan | N/A | Wokha (4 km) |
| 13 | Pongitong | N/A | Wokha (10 km) |
| 14 | Ruzumphen | N/A | Wokha (23 km) |
| 15 | Satsuphen | N/A | Wokha (8 km) |
| 16 | Tsungtsutong | N/A | Wokha (2 km) |
| 17 | Tsungza | N/A | Wokha (17 km) |
| 18 | Vankhosung | N/A | Wokha (2 km) |
| 19 | Wokha Vill | N/A | Wokha (1 km) |
| 20 | Yanthamo | N/A | Wokha (8 km) |
| 21 | Yimkha | N/A | Wokha (19 km) |
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 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 | 58,186 | 23,182 | 35,004 |
| Male Population | 29,467 | 11,397 | 18,070 |
| Female Population | 28,719 | 11,785 | 16,934 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 6,949 | 3,249 | 3,700 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,505 | 1,650 | 1,855 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,444 | 1,599 | 1,845 |
| Literate Population | 47,280 | 17,293 | 29,987 |
| Literate Male Population | 24,637 | 8,919 | 15,718 |
| Literate Female Population | 22,643 | 8,374 | 14,269 |
| Illiterate Population | 10,906 | 5,889 | 5,017 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,830 | 2,478 | 2,352 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 6,076 | 3,411 | 2,665 |
| Total Households | 10,878 | 4,605 | 6,273 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Wokha Sadar Circle is around 58,186 people. This includes 29,467 males and 28,719 females. Rural population is about 23,182 (11,397 males and 11,785 females), while urban population is nearly 35,004 (18,070 males and 16,934 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 6,949 of the population, with 3,505 boys and 3,444 girls. Rural areas have 3,249 children, and urban areas have about 3,700 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 47,280 literate people in Wokha Sadar Circle, including 24,637 literate males and 22,643 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,293 individuals and urban literacy covers around 29,987 people.
- About 10,906 people in Wokha Sadar Circle are not literate, including 4,830 males and 6,076 females. Rural areas include 5,889 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 5,017 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 10,878 households, with 4,605 in villages and 6,273 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Wokha Sadar 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 | 54,550 | 22,980 | 31,570 |
| ST Male Population | 27,082 | 11,274 | 15,808 |
| ST Female Population | 27,468 | 11,706 | 15,762 |
| Population Density | 219 / km² | 93 / km² | 2,059 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Wokha Sadar Circle is about 54,550 people, including 27,082 males and 27,468 females. Around 22,980 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 31,570 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 219 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 93 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 2,059 people per sq. km.