Seyochung Circle - Kiphire, Nagaland
Seyochung 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. Seyochung 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 72.4 km.
The total area of the circle is 151 km², including 150.73 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1028 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Seyochung Circle
Seyochung Circle has a total of 12 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 | Longbeakru | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Longya Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Lukhami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | New Monger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Old Monger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Phisami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Phisami S/Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Seyochung Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Seyochung Town Ghs Camp | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Seyochung Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Thangthur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Yangzitong | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Seyochung Circle
As per the Census 2011, Seyochung Circle has a total population of 9,951 people, consisting of 4,906 males and 5,045 females. There are 1,939 households in the circle with an average population density of 66 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,951 | 9,951 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,906 | 4,906 | 0 |
| Female Population | 5,045 | 5,045 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,939 | 1,939 | 0 |
| Population Density | 66 / km² | 66 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,798 literate people and 1,976 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 9,780 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) | 1,976 | 1,976 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,798 | 5,798 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,153 | 4,153 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 9,780 | 9,780 | 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.