Pungro Circle - Kiphire, Nagaland
Pungro 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. Pungro is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Naojan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 91.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 304 km², including 304.35 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 914 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pungro Circle
Pungro Circle has a total of 34 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 | Amikioro | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Betang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Cedeyevong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Hakumute | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Iponger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Jenty | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Khongiri | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Khongka | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Kiuro | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kuisam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Lhep Compound | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Limtsang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Longkhimong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Luthore | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Luthur | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 17 | Mimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Mongtsuwong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Moya | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | New Vongti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Pokhphur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Pungro Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Pungro Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Sangkumti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Thulun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Tikivong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Tsurevong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Tsutowong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Tukiavong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Vitsuvong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Vongti | Rural | Not applicable |
| 32 | Vongva | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Zaonger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Zimkiur | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Pungro Circle
As per the Census 2011, Pungro Circle has a total population of 14,464 people, consisting of 7,555 males and 6,909 females. There are 2,910 households in the circle with an average population density of 48 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,464 | 14,464 | 0 |
| Male Population | 7,555 | 7,555 | 0 |
| Female Population | 6,909 | 6,909 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,910 | 2,910 | 0 |
| Population Density | 48 / km² | 48 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 7,528 literate people and 3,418 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,124 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) | 3,418 | 3,418 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 7,528 | 7,528 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,936 | 6,936 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,124 | 14,124 | 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.