Kohima District, Nagaland
Kohima District is an administrative district in the state of Nagaland, India. The district headquarters is located at Kohima. Angami, Nagamese and English are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,463 km², including 1,432.00 km² of rural area and 31.00 km² of urban area.
List of Circles in Kohima District
Kohima District is divided into 6 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 72 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Botsa | 12 | 128.12 |
| 2 | Chiephobozou | 20 | 313.76 |
| 3 | Jakhama | 10 | 147.65 |
| 4 | Kezocha | 10 | 133.92 |
| 5 | Kohima Sadar | 3 | 40.86 |
| 6 | Sechu-Zubza | 17 | 357.78 |
Population of Kohima District
As per the Census 2011, Kohima District has a total population of 2,67,988 people, consisting of 1,38,966 males and 1,29,022 females. There are 54,391 households in the district with an average population density of 183 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,67,988 | 1,46,900 | 1,21,088 |
| Male Population | 1,38,966 | 76,369 | 62,597 |
| Female Population | 1,29,022 | 70,531 | 58,491 |
| Total Households | 54,391 | 27,636 | 26,755 |
| Population Density | 183 / km² | 103 / km² | 3,906 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,97,489 literate people and 36,286 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,24,738 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 36,286 | 21,211 | 15,075 |
| Literate Population | 1,97,489 | 1,01,984 | 95,505 |
| Illiterate Population | 70,499 | 44,916 | 25,583 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,24,738 | 1,33,572 | 91,166 |
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.