Jakhama Circle - Kohima, Nagaland
Jakhama 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. Jakhama is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 148 km², including 147.65 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 932 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Jakhama Circle
Jakhama Circle has a total of 10 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 | Jakhama Hq (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Jakhama Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Khuzama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kigwe Town (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kigwema | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Mima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Pfuchama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Phesama | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Sweba (Viswema) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Viswema | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Jakhama Circle
As per the Census 2011, Jakhama Circle has a total population of 34,056 people, consisting of 17,626 males and 16,430 females. There are 6,592 households in the circle with an average population density of 231 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,056 | 34,056 | 0 |
| Male Population | 17,626 | 17,626 | 0 |
| Female Population | 16,430 | 16,430 | 0 |
| Total Households | 6,592 | 6,592 | 0 |
| Population Density | 231 / km² | 231 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 25,388 literate people and 3,733 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 30,786 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) | 3,733 | 3,733 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 25,388 | 25,388 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,668 | 8,668 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 30,786 | 30,786 | 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.