Kiusam

Kiusam 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 Kiusam Block (CD) is 01838. The total area of Kiusam Circle is 141 km². Kiusam has a sex ratio of approximately 946 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Kiusam Circle

Kiusam 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 Kiusam Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chikiponger N/A Kiphire (62 km)
2Kiusam Hq N/A Kiphire (58 km)
3Kiusam Vill N/A Kiphire (61 km)
4Longtsunger N/A Kiphire (65 km)
5Metonger N/A Kiphire (53 km)
6Pokphur N/A Kiphire (65 km)
7Sangkhumti N/A Kiphire (49 km)
8Sangtsung N/A Kiphire (72 km)

Population of Kiusam Circle

The population profile of Kiusam 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 Kiusam 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 5,171 5,171 N/A
Male Population 2,657 2,657 N/A
Female Population 2,514 2,514 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 934 934 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 505 505 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 429 429 N/A
Literate Population 2,383 2,383 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,366 1,366 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,017 1,017 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,788 2,788 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,291 1,291 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,497 1,497 N/A
Total Households 792 792 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 5,171 people. Includes nearly 2,657 males and 2,514 females. Rural population is about 5,171 people.
  • There are around 934 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 505 boys and 429 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,383 people. Non-literate population is around 2,788 people.
  • There are nearly 792 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kiusam 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 5,109 5,109 N/A
ST Male Population 2,627 2,627 N/A
ST Female Population 2,482 2,482 N/A
Population Density 37 / km² 37 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kiusam Circle is about 5,109 people, including 2,627 males and 2,482 females. Around 5,109 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 37 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 37 people per sq. km.