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, the sub-district code of Medziphema Block (CD) is 01799. The total area of Medziphema Circle is 388 km², which includes 366.83 km² of rural area and 21.00 km² of urban area. Medziphema has a sex ratio of approximately 846 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bungsang | N/A | Medziphema Town (7 km) |
| 2 | Hekheshe | N/A | Medziphema Town (12 km) |
| 3 | Khaibung | N/A | Medziphema Town (11 km) |
| 4 | Khamkaria | N/A | Medziphema Town (8 km) |
| 5 | Khanakhuru | N/A | Medziphema Town (5 km) |
| 6 | Khuokhidolong | N/A | Medziphema Town (7 km) |
| 7 | Medziphema | N/A | Medziphema Town (2 km) |
| 8 | Moava | N/A | Medziphema Town (15 km) |
| 9 | Molvom | N/A | Medziphema Town (6 km) |
| 10 | New Chumukedima | N/A | Medziphema Town (9 km) |
| 11 | Pherima | N/A | Medziphema Town (7 km) |
| 12 | Pherima Vill | N/A | Medziphema Town (6 km) |
| 13 | Piphema | N/A | Medziphema Town (21 km) |
| 14 | Piphema A | N/A | Medziphema Town (20 km) |
| 15 | Ruzaphema | N/A | Medziphema Town (17 km) |
| 16 | Seirhima | N/A | Medziphema Town (2 km) |
| 17 | Socunoma | N/A | Medziphema Town (8 km) |
| 18 | Tsiepama | N/A | Medziphema Town (27 km) |
| 19 | Tsuuma | N/A | Medziphema Town (13 km) |
| 20 | Zhuikhu 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Medziphema Circle is around 24,149 people. This includes 13,077 males and 11,072 females. Rural population is about 15,411 (8,317 males and 7,094 females), while urban population is nearly 8,738 (4,760 males and 3,978 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 3,534 of the population, with 1,832 boys and 1,702 girls. Rural areas have 2,255 children, and urban areas have about 1,279 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 17,744 literate people in Medziphema Circle, including 10,060 literate males and 7,684 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 11,008 individuals and urban literacy covers around 6,736 people.
- About 6,405 people in Medziphema Circle are not literate, including 3,017 males and 3,388 females. Rural areas include 4,403 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,002 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 4,642 households, with 2,891 in villages and 1,751 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Medziphema 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Medziphema Circle is about 18,485 people, including 9,659 males and 8,826 females. Around 13,383 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 5,102 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 62 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 42 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 416 people per sq. km.