Sitimi Circle - Kiphire, Nagaland
Sitimi 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. Sitimi 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 75.4 km.
The total area of the circle is 128 km², including 128.32 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1015 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sitimi Circle
Sitimi Circle has a total of 20 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 | Chehozu (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Honito | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Ighoto | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kiyezhe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Langzanger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Natsami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nian | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Nikiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Notoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Sangtsoze | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Shishimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Shothoumi A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Shothoumi B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sitimi Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Sitimi Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Thazivi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Tsungar | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Xuvishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Yangsekyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Yingphire | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Sitimi Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sitimi Circle has a total population of 4,035 people, consisting of 2,002 males and 2,033 females. There are 796 households in the circle with an average population density of 31 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,035 | 4,035 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,002 | 2,002 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,033 | 2,033 | 0 |
| Total Households | 796 | 796 | 0 |
| Population Density | 31 / km² | 31 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 2,321 literate people and 727 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,966 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) | 727 | 727 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,321 | 2,321 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,714 | 1,714 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,966 | 3,966 | 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.