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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 148 km². The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Jakhama Circle had a total population of 34,056 people living in 6,592 households. The population comprised 17,626 males and 16,430 females, with an average population density of 231 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Jakhama Circle had 25,388 literate people and 3,733 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30,786. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.