Wokha
Wokha is a district and city located in Nagaland State of India. This article provides an in depth look at Wokha district overview, population, demographic information, household data, administration, and a list of its Circle or sub-districts.
Wokha District overview
Wokha is Town in Nagaland serves as administrative headquarter of Wokha district. Total area of Wokha District is 1,628 km² including 1,611 km² rural area and 17 km² urban area. There are 12 Circles part of Wokha District for administrative purpose. When it about rural area of Wokha District, Wokha has 153 villages.
Bhandari is the largest tehsil in Wokha district by area covering 332.131 km2 and Baghty is the smallest tehsil in Wokha district by area covering 41.5385 km2. Wokha Sadar is the largest tehsil by population while Baghty is the smallest tehsil by population in Wokha district.
Population of Wokha District
As of the 2011 census, Wokha district has a population of approximately 166,343 peoples which is divided into urban population of 35,004 and rular population of 131,339. The population density in Wokha region is about 102.2 persons per square kilometer.
| # | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 84,505 | 81,838 | 166,343 |
| Rural | 66,435 | 64,904 | 131,339 |
| Urban | 18,070 | 16,934 | 35,004 |
Households of Wokha District
There are about 31,891 houses in the district, including 6,273 urban houses and 25,618 rural houses. The average household size is about 5.22 people
| Type | Households |
|---|---|
| Total | 31,891 |
| Rural | 25,618 |
| Urban | 6,273 |
List Of Circle in Wokha District
Wokha district is divided into several Circles or tehsils for administrative convenience. There are 12 tehsils in Wokha district. Each tehsil is headed by a Tehsildar, who is responsible for revenue administration and law and order. The following is a list of Circle in Wokha:
| Circle | Area(km²) | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Aitepyong | 141.0 | 16,194 |
| Baghty | 41.5 | 2,697 |
| Bhandari | 332.1 | 17,124 |
| Changpang | 188.7 | 5,397 |
| Chukitong | 107.9 | 10,043 |
| Englan | 74.1 | 12,856 |
| Lotsu | 72.9 | 6,338 |
| Ralan | 66.8 | 8,627 |
| Sanis | 89.7 | 7,155 |
| Sungro | 100.7 | 13,046 |
| Wokha Sadar | 265.8 | 58,186 |
| Wozhuro | 146.8 | 8,680 |
Frequently Asked Question About Wokha District
How many villages are there in Wokha district ?
There are 153 villages in the Wokha district.
What is the population of Wokha district ?
As of the 2011 census, The population of Wokha district is 166,343
How many town or city are there in Wokha district ?
There are 1 town or city in the Wokha district.
How many Circle in Wokha district ?
There are 12 Circle in Wokha district.
Which is the largest Circle in Wokha district
Bhandari is the largest Circle in Wokha district.
Which is the smallest Circle in Wokha district ?
Baghty is the smallest Circle in Wokha district.
Which is the most populated Circle in Wokha district ?
Wokha Sadar is the most populated Circle in Wokha district.
Which is the least populated Circle in Wokha district ?
Baghty is the most least populated Circle in Wokha district.