Kohima
Kohima is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Kohima is 1,463 km² including 1,432.00 km² rural area and 31.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Kohima has a population of 2,67,988 peoples, out of which urban population is 1,21,088 while rural population is 1,46,900. Kohima has a sex ratio of approximately 928 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 183.2 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 54,391 houses in the district, including 26,755 urban houses and 27,636 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 105 villages in kohima district.
The Kohima district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Sechu-Zubza is the largest circle in kohima district covering area of 357.78 km² while Kohima Sadar is the smallest circle in kohima district covering area of 40.86 km². Kohima Sadar is the most populous whereas Tsogin is the least populous circle in kohima district. There are 8 circles in Kohima district. Here is the list of all Kohima Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Kohima District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botsa | 128 | 6,695 |
| 2 | Chiephobozou | 314 | 19,692 |
| 3 | Jakhama | 148 | 34,056 |
| 4 | Kezocha | 134 | 16,467 |
| 5 | Kohima Sadar | 41 | 1,16,870 |
| 6 | Sechu Zubza | 358 | 17,369 |
| 7 | Tseminyu | 256 | 51,314 |
| 8 | Tsogin | 85 | 5,525 |
Population of Kohima District
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,46,900 | 1,21,088 | 2,67,988 |
| Male Population | 76,369 | 62,597 | 1,38,966 |
| Female Population | 70,531 | 58,491 | 1,29,022 |
| Population Density | 103 / km² | 3,906 / km² | 183 / km² |
Households in Kohima District
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 27,636 |
| Urban Households | 26,755 |
| Total Households | 54,391 |