Kiphire Sadar
Kiphire Sadar is a Town and Circle in Kiphire 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 Kiphire Sadar Block (CD) is 01837. The total area of Kiphire Sadar Circle is 91 km², which includes 79.98 km² of rural area and 11.00 km² of urban area. Kiphire Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kiphire Sadar Circle
Kiphire Sadar Circle has a total of 8 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 Kiphire Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatongre | N/A | Kiphire (25 km) |
| 2 | Kiphire Vill | N/A | Kiphire (3 km) |
| 3 | Langkok | N/A | Kiphire (10 km) |
| 4 | Longthonger | N/A | Kiphire (4 km) |
| 5 | Nutsü | N/A | Kiphire (7 km) |
| 6 | Phelungre | N/A | Kiphire (18 km) |
| 7 | Singrep | N/A | Kiphire (15 km) |
| 8 | Tsar Farm | N/A | Kiphire (16 km) |
Population of Kiphire Sadar Circle
The population profile of Kiphire Sadar 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 Kiphire Sadar 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 | 21,939 | 5,452 | 16,487 |
| Male Population | 11,370 | 2,783 | 8,587 |
| Female Population | 10,569 | 2,669 | 7,900 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,082 | 1,158 | 2,924 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,092 | 606 | 1,486 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,990 | 552 | 1,438 |
| Literate Population | 14,926 | 3,081 | 11,845 |
| Literate Male Population | 8,119 | 1,699 | 6,420 |
| Literate Female Population | 6,807 | 1,382 | 5,425 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,013 | 2,371 | 4,642 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,251 | 1,084 | 2,167 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,762 | 1,287 | 2,475 |
| Total Households | 4,284 | 1,175 | 3,109 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kiphire Sadar Circle is around 21,939 people. This includes 11,370 males and 10,569 females. Rural population is about 5,452 (2,783 males and 2,669 females), while urban population is nearly 16,487 (8,587 males and 7,900 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,082 of the population, with 2,092 boys and 1,990 girls. Rural areas have 1,158 children, and urban areas have about 2,924 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 14,926 literate people in Kiphire Sadar Circle, including 8,119 literate males and 6,807 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 3,081 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,845 people.
- About 7,013 people in Kiphire Sadar Circle are not literate, including 3,251 males and 3,762 females. Rural areas include 2,371 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,642 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 4,284 households, with 1,175 in villages and 3,109 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kiphire Sadar 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 | 20,572 | 5,274 | 15,298 |
| ST Male Population | 10,450 | 2,637 | 7,813 |
| ST Female Population | 10,122 | 2,637 | 7,485 |
| Population Density | 241 / km² | 68 / km² | 1,499 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kiphire Sadar Circle is about 20,572 people, including 10,450 males and 10,122 females. Around 5,274 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 15,298 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 241 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 68 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,499 people per sq. km.