Hakchang village, Sangsangnyu block | Pincode 798612

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Hakchang is a village in Sangsangnyu mandal, Tuensang district, Nagaland. With a population of 1,981 distributed across 366 households, it has a literacy rate of 68.8%. The village is located at 26.313°N, 94.878°E with PIN code 798612.

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LGD code: 267951
Pincode: 798612
Post office: Tuensang
Population: 1,981
Households: 366
Literacy rate: 68.8%
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,336
Distance to district centre: 10 km
Distance to mandal centre: 3 km
Distance to Kohima: 105 km
Distance to Kolkata: 779 km
Nearest railway station: Tuli · 54 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Tuensang, District Hospital · 9 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Hakchang compares

By population, Hakchang ranks #1 of 12 villages in Sangsangnyu mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

68.8%

+10.2% vs mandal average

Hakchang: 68.8%
Sangsangnyu mandal: 58.6%
Tuensang district: 59.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

969

+33 vs mandal average

Hakchang: 969
Sangsangnyu mandal: 936

Household size

people per home

5.4

Same as the mandal average

Hakchang: 5.4
Sangsangnyu mandal: 5.4

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Hakchang at a glance

Hakchang is a village of 1,981 people in 366 households (Census 2011) in Sangsangnyu block, Tuensang district, Nagaland, the largest of 12 villages in Sangsangnyu block. Literacy is 69%, 10 points above the block average of 59% and the sex ratio is 969 women per 1,000 men. It lies 10 km from the Tuensang district centre, 54 km from Tuli railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 798612, served by Tuensang post office; the LGD village code is 267951. The nearest hospital or health centre is Tuensang, District Hospital, 9 km away. The village votes in Tuensang Sadar-II assembly constituency, represented by MLA Imtichoba. The population is estimated at 2,336 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Hakchang · this village	1,981	69%	—
Helipang · Sangsangnyu	473	43%	0 km N
Nakshu · Sangsangnyu	832	62%	1.8 km E
Maksha · Sangsangnyu	697	58%	1.8 km E
Sangsangnyu Hq · Sangsangnyu	615	72%	2.5 km NE
Kejok · Sangsangnyu	642	58%	4.9 km SW
Saochu · Sangsangnyu	430	62%	6.1 km N

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Hakchang

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: No
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 5
Power hours (winter): 7
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 1
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 1
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: No
Private bus service: Yes
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: Yes
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: TUENSANG
Distance to nearest town (km): 25
Distance to district HQ (km): 25
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 4
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 0
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Hakchang

LGD code: 267951
Pincode: 798612
Post office: Tuensang
Population (Census 2011): 1,981
Population (projected 2026): 2,336
Households: 366
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 969
Literacy rate: 68.8%
Coordinates: 26.31314°N, 94.87796°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nagaland
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Tuensang Sadar-II
Member of Parliament: S. Supongmeren Jamir
Member of Legislative Assembly: Imtichoba
Block / Mandal: Sangsangnyu

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Tuensang district level

Then & Now

Hakchang — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,981

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,336

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

366

Census 2011 baseline

+18.0%

Households · 2026

432

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,981Census 2011
Households: 366Census 2011
Literacy rate: 68.8%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 969 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,3362026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4322026 projection
Active job cards: 47,928MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 16,394MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 13,11,391ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 902NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 77.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 96.6%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 92.0%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 28.8%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 81.5%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Tuensang district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 27,409PMAY-G · 27,409 of 48,830 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Tuensang district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 20,448Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Tuensang district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

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Getting there

How to reach Hakchang

Mandal centre

Sangsangnyu · ≈ 2.8 km

≈ 6 min by car · 7 min by bike

Directions

District centre

Tuensang · ≈ 9.5 km

≈ 20 min by car · 23 min by bike

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Distance to cities · straight line

Kohima105 kmcapital
Kolkata779 km
Delhi1760 km
Hyderabad1959 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationTuli54 km
Hospital / PHCTuensang, District Hospital9 km
ATM / bankLONGLENG20 km
Petrol pumpBOC35 km
CollegeFazl Ali College33 km

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What is the pincode of Hakchang?

The pincode of Hakchang, Sangsangnyu block, Tuensang district, Nagaland is 798612. The post office is Tuensang.

Which post office delivers to Hakchang?

Mail for Hakchang is delivered through Tuensang post office, pincode 798612, in Sangsangnyu block, Tuensang district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Hakchang located?

Hakchang is a village in Sangsangnyu block of Tuensang district, Nagaland, India.

What is the population of Hakchang as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Hakchang village has a population of 1,981 across 366 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Hakchang in?

Hakchang falls under the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Nagaland.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Hakchang in?

Hakchang falls under the Tuensang Sadar-II assembly constituency (AC #54) of Nagaland.

What is the literacy rate in Hakchang?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Hakchang village is 68.8%.

What is the sex ratio in Hakchang?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Hakchang village is 969 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Hakchang?

12 schemes currently match residents of Hakchang, including Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), Nagaland, Widow Pension Scheme (Nagaland), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Hakchang from Tuensang district centre?

Hakchang is approximately 10 km (straight-line) from the centre of Tuensang district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Hakchang?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Hakchang village is 267951.

How big is Hakchang compared to other villages in Sangsangnyu block?

Hakchang ranks 1 of 12 villages in Sangsangnyu block by Census 2011 population (1,981 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

How far is Hakchang from Kohima?

Hakchang is about 105 km from Kohima in a straight line (the state capital of Nagaland); by road expect roughly 136 km.

How far is Hakchang from Kolkata?

Hakchang is about 779 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 1013 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Hakchang?

Tuli is the nearest railway station to Hakchang, about 54 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 70 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Hakchang?

Tuensang, District Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Hakchang, about 9 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 12 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Hakchang?

LONGLENG is the nearest ATM or bank to Hakchang, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Hakchang?

BOC is the nearest petrol pump to Hakchang, about 35 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 45 km.

Who is the MLA of Hakchang?

Hakchang falls under Tuensang Sadar-II assembly constituency (AC 54). The sitting MLA is Imtichoba (RPI(A)).

Who is the MP for Hakchang?

Hakchang is in Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Supongmeren Jamir (INC).

What is the population of Hakchang in 2026?

Hakchang is estimated at 2,336 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,981 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Hakchang in?

Nagaland falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Hakchang in Tuensang district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-10
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)