Tungou is flanked by Ramva in the east, Tashar in the north, Sinakeithei in the west and Lungpha in the south.

Locally, the inhabitants speak Tungou tui which belongs to the Tibeto-Burman language family.

The village is home to people of the Tangkhul Naga tribe and the majority of the inhabitants are Christians.

Tungou is one of the 44 villages considered likely to be affected as a catchment area when the Mapithel multi purpose project is finally functional.

Dr. Yaronsho Ngalung, the incumbent Autonomous District Council Chairman hails from this village.