[8][9] Demands for upgrading the ADC office in Noklak town had been made by the Eastern Nagaland Peoples' Organisation (ENPO) in 2008.

[11] Noklak district is a hilly region, with broad leaved forests.

[5] The district covers five taluks (administrative circles), which are Noklak, Thonoknyu, Nokhu, Panso and Chingmei.

[9] While a subdivision of Tuensang, an Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) office was located in Noklak circle, a Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) was located in Thonoknyu circle, and Extra Assistant Commissioner EAC headquarters were located in Nokhu, Panso and Chingmei circles.

[19] At the time of the 2011 census, 90.59% of the population spoke Khiamniungan, 6.18% Chang and 1.69% Tikhir as their first language.

[20] As of 2011[update], the 2011 census the erstwhile sub-division held 39 villages, spread over four administrative circles as follows: The nearest airport is Jorhat Airport in Assam located 250 kilometres from district headquarters Noklak.