Chiephobozou Circle - Kohima, Nagaland
Chiephobozou 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. Chiephobozou is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar Crs, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 26.7 km.
The total area of the circle is 314 km², including 313.76 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 893 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chiephobozou Circle
Chiephobozou 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 | 4th Nap Batt. Thiza | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chiechama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chiephobozou | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kijumetouma Bawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Merema | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nachama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nerhema | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Nerhema Model | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Phekerkrie Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Phekerkrie Bawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Phezha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Rusoma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Thizama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Tsabazou | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Tsiesema Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Tsiesema Bawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Viphoma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Viphoma Basa (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Zhadima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Ziezou | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chiephobozou Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chiephobozou Circle has a total population of 19,692 people, consisting of 10,400 males and 9,292 females. There are 3,874 households in the circle with an average population density of 63 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,692 | 19,692 | 0 |
| Male Population | 10,400 | 10,400 | 0 |
| Female Population | 9,292 | 9,292 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,874 | 3,874 | 0 |
| Population Density | 63 / km² | 63 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 13,940 literate people and 2,624 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 17,392 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) | 2,624 | 2,624 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 13,940 | 13,940 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,752 | 5,752 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 17,392 | 17,392 | 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.