Kiphire Sadar Circle - Kiphire, Nagaland
Kiphire Sadar is an administrative circle in the Kiphire district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Kiphire Sadar is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Kharikatia, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 83.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 91 km², including 79.98 km² rural area and 11.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 929 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kiphire Sadar Circle
Kiphire Sadar Circle has a total of 16 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anatanger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Anatongre | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Anatongre (Gref) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Inshikiur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kiori | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kiphire Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Langkok | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Lihtsaoung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Longkoher | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Longthonger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Maihpok | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Natsu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Okhe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Phelungre | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Singrep | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Tsar Farm | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Kiphire Sadar Circle
As per the Census 2011, Kiphire Sadar Circle has a total population of 21,939 people, consisting of 11,370 males and 10,569 females. There are 4,284 households in the circle with an average population density of 241 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 4,284 | 1,175 | 3,109 |
| Population Density | 241 / km² | 68 / km² | 1,499 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 14,926 literate people and 4,082 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 20,572 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,082 | 1,158 | 2,924 |
| Literate Population | 14,926 | 3,081 | 11,845 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,013 | 2,371 | 4,642 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 20,572 | 5,274 | 15,298 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.