Botsa

Botsa is a Town and Circle in Kohima District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Botsa Block (CD) is 01846. The total area of Botsa Circle is 128 km². Botsa has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Botsa Circle

Botsa Circle has a total of 10 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Botsa Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Botsa N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
2Gareiphe Basa N/A Kohima (46 km)
3Gareiphema N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
4Seiyha Phesa N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
5Seiyhama N/A Kohima (45 km)
6Teichuma N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
7Tsiemekhuma Basa N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
8Tsiemekhuma Bawe N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
9Tuophe Phezou N/A Kohima (43 km)
10Tuophema N/A Tseminyu (15 km)

Population of Botsa Circle

The population profile of Botsa Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Botsa Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 6,695 6,695 N/A
Male Population 3,346 3,346 N/A
Female Population 3,349 3,349 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,137 1,137 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 563 563 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 574 574 N/A
Literate Population 4,377 4,377 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,290 2,290 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,087 2,087 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,318 2,318 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,056 1,056 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,262 1,262 N/A
Total Households 1,609 1,609 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 6,695 people. Includes nearly 3,346 males and 3,349 females. Rural population is about 6,695 people.
  • There are around 1,137 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 563 boys and 574 girls.
  • Literate population is about 4,377 people. Non-literate population is around 2,318 people.
  • There are nearly 1,609 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Botsa Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 6,168 6,168 N/A
ST Male Population 3,017 3,017 N/A
ST Female Population 3,151 3,151 N/A
Population Density 52 / km² 52 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Botsa Circle is about 6,168 people, including 3,017 males and 3,151 females. Around 6,168 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 52 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 52 people per sq. km.