Kiusam Circle - Kiphire, Nagaland
Kiusam is an administrative circle in the Kiphire district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Mariani Jn, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 94.8 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 141 km². The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kiusam Circle
Kiusam Circle has a total of 7 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 | Chikiponger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ditanvong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kiusisu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Latsu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Longtsunger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Metonger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Reichem | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Kiusam Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Kiusam Circle had a total population of 5,171 people living in 792 households. The population comprised 2,657 males and 2,514 females, with an average population density of 37 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,171 | 5,171 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,657 | 2,657 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,514 | 2,514 | 0 |
| Total Households | 792 | 792 | 0 |
| Population Density | 37 / km² | 37 / km² | 0 / km² |
Kiusam Circle had 2,383 literate people and 934 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5,109. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 934 | 934 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,383 | 2,383 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,788 | 2,788 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,109 | 5,109 | 0 |
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.