Medziphema

Medziphema 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 information the sub-district code of Medziphema Block (CD) is 01799. Total area of medziphema circle is 388 km² including 366.83 km² rural area and 21.00 km² urban area. Medziphema circle has a population of 24,149 peoples, out of which urban population is 8,738 while rural population is 15,411. Medziphema has a sex ratio of approximately 846 females for every 1,000 males. Medziphema circle has a population density of 62.27 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,642 houses in the sub-district, including 1,751 urban houses and 2,891 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 73.48% population of medziphema circle is literate, out of which 76.93% males and 69.40% females are literate.

List of Villages in Medziphema Circle

Medziphema Circle has a total of 20 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 Medziphema Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Bungsang N/A Medziphema Town (7 km)
2Hekheshe N/A Medziphema Town (12 km)
3Khaibung N/A Medziphema Town (11 km)
4Khamkaria N/A Medziphema Town (8 km)
5Khanakhuru N/A Medziphema Town (5 km)
6Khuokhidolong N/A Medziphema Town (7 km)
7Medziphema N/A Medziphema Town (2 km)
8Moava N/A Medziphema Town (15 km)
9Molvom N/A Medziphema Town (6 km)
10New Chumukedima N/A Medziphema Town (9 km)
11Pherima N/A Medziphema Town (7 km)
12Pherima Vill N/A Medziphema Town (6 km)
13Piphema N/A Medziphema Town (21 km)
14Piphema A N/A Medziphema Town (20 km)
15Ruzaphema N/A Medziphema Town (17 km)
16Seirhima N/A Medziphema Town (2 km)
17Socunoma N/A Medziphema Town (8 km)
18Tsiepama N/A Medziphema Town (27 km)
19Tsuuma N/A Medziphema Town (13 km)
20Zhuikhu A N/A Medziphema Town (13 km)

Population of Medziphema Circle

The population profile of Medziphema 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 Medziphema's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars 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
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,534 2,255 1,279
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,832 1,174 658
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,702 1,081 621
Literate Population 17,744 11,008 6,736
Literate Male Population 10,060 6,236 3,824
Literate Female Population 7,684 4,772 2,912
Illiterate Population 6,405 4,403 2,002
Illiterate Male Population 3,017 2,081 936
Illiterate Female Population 3,388 2,322 1,066
Total Households 4,642 2,891 1,751

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Medziphema Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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 18,485 13,383 5,102
ST Male Population 9,659 7,177 2,482
ST Female Population 8,826 6,206 2,620
Population Density 62 / km² 42 / km² 416 / km²