Dimapur Sadar
Dimapur Sadar is a Town and Circle in Dimapur District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dimapur Sadar Block (CD) is 01796. The total area of Dimapur Sadar Circle is 31 km², which includes 13.33 km² of rural area and 18.13 km² of urban area. Dimapur Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 885 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dimapur Sadar Circle
Dimapur Sadar Circle has a total of 13 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dimapur Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aoyimkum | N/A | Dimapur Town (3 km) |
| 2 | Dikoi | N/A | Dimapur Town (5 km) |
| 3 | Industrial Vill | N/A | Dimapur Town (5 km) |
| 4 | Kacharigaon | N/A | Dimapur Town (3 km) |
| 5 | Kashiram | N/A | Dimapur Town (2 km) |
| 6 | Kashiram Ao | N/A | Dimapur Town (6 km) |
| 7 | Kuda | N/A | Dimapur Sadar |
| 8 | Phaipijang | N/A | Dimapur Town (9 km) |
| 9 | Rangapahar | N/A | Dimapur Sadar |
| 10 | Sangtamtilla | N/A | Dimapur Town (9 km) |
| 11 | Senjum | N/A | Dimapur Town (5 km) |
| 12 | Signal Angami | N/A | Dimapur Town (4 km) |
| 13 | Thahekhu | N/A | Dimapur Town (3 km) |
Population of Dimapur Sadar Circle
The population profile of Dimapur Sadar Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dimapur Sadar Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,69,613 | 23,998 | 1,45,615 |
| Male Population | 89,948 | 12,353 | 77,595 |
| Female Population | 79,665 | 11,645 | 68,020 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,609 | 2,845 | 17,764 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,593 | 1,445 | 9,148 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,016 | 1,400 | 8,616 |
| Literate Population | 1,28,445 | 18,323 | 1,10,122 |
| Literate Male Population | 70,243 | 9,715 | 60,528 |
| Literate Female Population | 58,202 | 8,608 | 49,594 |
| Illiterate Population | 41,168 | 5,675 | 35,493 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 19,705 | 2,638 | 17,067 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 21,463 | 3,037 | 18,426 |
| Total Households | 36,444 | 4,695 | 31,749 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Dimapur Sadar Circle is around 1,69,613 people. This includes 89,948 males and 79,665 females. Rural population is about 23,998 (12,353 males and 11,645 females), while urban population is nearly 1,45,615 (77,595 males and 68,020 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 20,609 of the population, with 10,593 boys and 10,016 girls. Rural areas have 2,845 children, and urban areas have about 17,764 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 1,28,445 literate people in Dimapur Sadar Circle, including 70,243 literate males and 58,202 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 18,323 individuals and urban literacy covers around 1,10,122 people.
- About 41,168 people in Dimapur Sadar Circle are not literate, including 19,705 males and 21,463 females. Rural areas include 5,675 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 35,493 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 36,444 households, with 4,695 in villages and 31,749 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dimapur Sadar Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Male Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 70,555 | 15,913 | 54,642 |
| ST Male Population | 34,398 | 7,765 | 26,633 |
| ST Female Population | 36,157 | 8,148 | 28,009 |
| Population Density | 5,392 / km² | 1,801 / km² | 8,032 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dimapur Sadar Circle is about 70,555 people, including 34,398 males and 36,157 females. Around 15,913 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 54,642 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 5,392 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 1,801 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 8,032 people per sq. km.