Chumukedima Circle - Chumoukedima, Nagaland
Chumukedima is an administrative circle in the Chumoukedima district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chumukedima is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 6.5 km.
The total area of the circle is 182 km², including 153.96 km² rural area and 28.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 949 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chumukedima Circle
Chumukedima Circle has a total of 32 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th Mile Model | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | 7th Mile Model | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | 7th Mile Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Aoyim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Bade | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Chekiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Chumukedima A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Chumukedima Village | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Diesephe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Diphupar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Diphupar 'B' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Ikishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Khopanala | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Khriezephe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Kirha (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Kushiabill | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | L. Hetoi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Naga United Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Piphema A | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Seithekema 'A' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Selouphe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Shokhuvi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Singrijan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Sodzulhou | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Sovima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Tenyiphe I | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Tenyiphe II | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Tenyiphe III | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Thilixu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Toulazouma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Unity | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Vipon | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Chumukedima Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chumukedima Circle has a total population of 1,25,400 people, consisting of 64,337 males and 61,063 females. There are 24,764 households in the circle with an average population density of 689 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,25,400 | 81,884 | 43,516 |
| Male Population | 64,337 | 42,733 | 21,604 |
| Female Population | 61,063 | 39,151 | 21,912 |
| Total Households | 24,764 | 16,164 | 8,600 |
| Population Density | 689 / km² | 532 / km² | 1,554 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 94,904 literate people and 17,241 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 89,675 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 17,241 | 11,449 | 5,792 |
| Literate Population | 94,904 | 60,547 | 34,357 |
| Illiterate Population | 30,496 | 21,337 | 9,159 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 89,675 | 56,426 | 33,249 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.