Botsa Circle - Kohima District, Nagaland
Botsa is an administrative circle in the Kohima district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Botsa is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Khotkhoti, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 31.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 128 km², including 128.12 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Botsa Circle
Botsa 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 | Botsa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Gareiphe Basa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Gareiphema | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Gariphema Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Gariphema Bawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Seiyha Phesa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Seiyhama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Teichuma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Tseimekhuma Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Tsiemekhuma Bawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Tuophe Phezou | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Tuophema | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Botsa Circle
As per the Census 2011, Botsa Circle has a total population of 6,695 people, consisting of 3,346 males and 3,349 females. There are 1,609 households in the circle with an average population density of 52 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,695 | 6,695 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,346 | 3,346 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,349 | 3,349 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,609 | 1,609 | 0 |
| Population Density | 52 / km² | 52 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,377 literate people and 1,137 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,168 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) | 1,137 | 1,137 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,377 | 4,377 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,318 | 2,318 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,168 | 6,168 | 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.