Kiphire
Kiphire is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Kiphire district is 1,130 km², which includes 1,119.00 km² of rural area and 11.00 km² of urban area. There are about 90 villages in Kiphire district.
For administrative convenience, Kiphire district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 8 circles in Kiphire district. Here is the list of all Kiphire Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Kiphire District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amahator | 105 | 9,075 |
| 2 | Khongsa | 132 | 4,646 |
| 3 | Kiphire Sadar | 91 | 21,939 |
| 4 | Kiusam | 141 | 5,171 |
| 5 | Longmatra | 78 | 4,723 |
| 6 | Pungro | 304 | 14,464 |
| 7 | Seyochung | 151 | 9,951 |
| 8 | Sitimi | 128 | 4,035 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Pungro is the largest circle in kiphire district, covering an area of 304.35 km², while Longmatra is the smallest circle in the district, with an area of 77.98 km². Kiphire Sadar is the most populous, whereas Sitimi is the least populous circle in kiphire district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Pungro | Kiphire Sadar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Longmatra | Longmatra |
Population of Kiphire District
The population of Kiphire offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Kiphire, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 74,004 | 57,517 | 16,487 |
| Total Male Population | 37,830 | 29,243 | 8,587 |
| Total Female Population | 36,174 | 28,274 | 7,900 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,711 | 11,787 | 2,924 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,550 | 6,064 | 1,486 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,161 | 5,723 | 1,438 |
| Literate Population | 41,232 | 29,387 | 11,845 |
| Literate Male Population | 22,675 | 16,255 | 6,420 |
| Literate Female Population | 18,557 | 13,132 | 5,425 |
| Illiterate Population | 32,772 | 28,130 | 4,642 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,155 | 12,988 | 2,167 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,617 | 15,142 | 2,475 |
| Households | 14,771 | 11,662 | 3,109 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Kiphire district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Kiphire district is 74,004, including 37,830 males and 36,174 females. In rural areas, it is 57,517, including 29,243 males and 28,274 females. In urban areas, it is 16,487, including 8,587 males and 7,900 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Kiphire district is 14,711, including 7,550 boys and 7,161 girls. In rural areas, it is 11,787, including 6,064 boys and 5,723 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,924, including 1,486 boys and 1,438 girls.
- Literate population in Kiphire district is around 41,232, including 22,675 males and 18,557 females. In rural areas, it is 29,387, including 16,255 males and 13,132 females. In urban areas, it is 11,845, including 6,420 males and 5,425 females.
- Illiterate population in Kiphire district is about 32,772, including 15,155 males and 17,617 females. In rural areas, it is 28,130, including 12,988 males and 15,142 females. In urban areas, it is 4,642, including 2,167 males and 2,475 females.
- There are about 14,771 households in Kiphire district, including 11,662 in rural areas and 3,109 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Kiphire. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 71,429 | 56,131 | 15,298 |
| ST Male Population | 36,217 | 28,404 | 7,813 |
| ST Female Population | 35,212 | 27,727 | 7,485 |
| Population Density | 65 / km² | 51 / km² | 1,499 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Kiphire district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kiphire district is about 71,429, including 36,217 males and 35,212 females. In rural areas, it is 56,131, including 28,404 males and 27,727 females. In urban areas, it is 15,298, including 7,813 males and 7,485 females.
- Overall population density of Kiphire district is around 65 people per km². Rural areas have about 51 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,499 people per km².