Jakhama

Jakhama 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 Jakhama Block (CD) is 01848. The total area of Jakhama Circle is 148 km². Jakhama has a sex ratio of approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Jakhama Circle

Jakhama 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 Jakhama Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Jakhama Hq N/A Kohima (16 km)
2Jakhama Vill N/A Kohima (16 km)
3Khuzama N/A Kohima (27 km)
4Kigwe Town N/A Kohima (14 km)
5Kigwema N/A Kohima (13 km)
6Mima N/A Kohima (17 km)
7Pfuchama N/A Kohima (13 km)
8Phesama N/A Kohima (8 km)
9Sweba N/A Kohima (20 km)
10Viswema N/A Kohima (21 km)

Population of Jakhama Circle

The population profile of Jakhama 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 Jakhama 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 34,056 34,056 N/A
Male Population 17,626 17,626 N/A
Female Population 16,430 16,430 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,733 3,733 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,869 1,869 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,864 1,864 N/A
Literate Population 25,388 25,388 N/A
Literate Male Population 14,003 14,003 N/A
Literate Female Population 11,385 11,385 N/A
Illiterate Population 8,668 8,668 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,623 3,623 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 5,045 5,045 N/A
Total Households 6,592 6,592 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 34,056 people. Includes nearly 17,626 males and 16,430 females. Rural population is about 34,056 people.
  • There are around 3,733 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,869 boys and 1,864 girls.
  • Literate population is about 25,388 people. Non-literate population is around 8,668 people.
  • There are nearly 6,592 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Jakhama 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 30,786 30,786 N/A
ST Male Population 15,153 15,153 N/A
ST Female Population 15,633 15,633 N/A
Population Density 231 / km² 231 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Jakhama Circle is about 30,786 people, including 15,153 males and 15,633 females. Around 30,786 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 231 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 231 people per sq. km.