Medziphema Circle - Chumoukedima, Nagaland
Medziphema 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. Medziphema 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 16.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 388 km², including 366.83 km² rural area and 21.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 846 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Medziphema Circle
Medziphema 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 | Bungsang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Hekheshe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Jharnapani | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khaibung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Khamkaria | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Khanakhuru | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Khuokhidolong | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kuki Dolong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Medziphema | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Moava | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Molvom | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | New Chumukedima | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | New Piphema | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | New Seithekima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Paglapahar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Pherima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Pherima Vill. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Piphema 'A' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Piphema (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Ruzaphema | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Seirhima | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 22 | Seithekima C | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Sethikima Old | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Sirhi Angami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Sirhima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Socunoma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Tir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Tseipama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Tsiepama Model | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Tsuma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Zhuikhu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 32 | Zukihe | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Medziphema Circle
As per the Census 2011, Medziphema Circle has a total population of 24,149 people, consisting of 13,077 males and 11,072 females. There are 4,642 households in the circle with an average population density of 62 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 24,149 | 15,411 | 8,738 |
| Male Population | 13,077 | 8,317 | 4,760 |
| Female Population | 11,072 | 7,094 | 3,978 |
| Total Households | 4,642 | 2,891 | 1,751 |
| Population Density | 62 / km² | 42 / km² | 416 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 17,744 literate people and 3,534 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 18,485 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) | 3,534 | 2,255 | 1,279 |
| Literate Population | 17,744 | 11,008 | 6,736 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,405 | 4,403 | 2,002 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 18,485 | 13,383 | 5,102 |
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.