Kiphire
Kiphire is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Kiphire is 1,130 km² including 1,119.00 km² rural area and 11.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kiphire has a population of 74,004 peoples, out of which urban population is 16,487 while rural population is 57,517. Kiphire has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 65.49 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 14,771 houses in the district, including 3,109 urban houses and 11,662 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 90 villages in kiphire district.
The Kiphire district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Pungro is the largest circle in kiphire district covering area of 304.35 km² while Longmatra is the smallest circle in kiphire district covering area of 77.98 km². Kiphire Sadar is the most populous whereas Sitimi is the least populous circle in kiphire district. 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) |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |