Nihokhu

Nihokhu 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 Nihokhu Block (CD) is 01795. Total area of nihokhu circle is 70 km². Nihokhu circle has a population of 8,699 peoples. Nihokhu circle has a population density of 124.3 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,689 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 36.74% population of nihokhu circle is literate, out of which 38.68% males and 34.80% females are literate.

List of Villages in Nihokhu Circle

Nihokhu Circle has a total of 10 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 Nihokhu Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Ghokuto N/A Dimapur (45 km)
2Hokhezhe N/A Dimapur (30 km)
3Hozhukhe N/A Dimapur (40 km)
4Khehoyi N/A Dimapur (30 km)
5New Showuba N/A Dimapur (22 km)
6Nihokhu N/A Dimapur (32 km)
7Nikhekhu N/A Dimapur (36 km)
8S Hetoi N/A Dimapur (40 km)
9Sukhato N/A Dimapur (39 km)
10Toshiho N/A Dimapur (29 km)

Population of Nihokhu Circle

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 8,699 8,699 N/A
Male Population 4,349 4,349 N/A
Female Population 4,350 4,350 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,937 1,937 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 983 983 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 954 954 N/A
Literate Population 3,196 3,196 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,682 1,682 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,514 1,514 N/A
Illiterate Population 5,503 5,503 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,667 2,667 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,836 2,836 N/A
Total Households 1,689 1,689 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Nihokhu 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 3,704 3,704 N/A
ST Male Population 1,804 1,804 N/A
ST Female Population 1,900 1,900 N/A
Population Density 124 / km² 124 / km² N/A