Kezocha Circle - Kohima, Nagaland
Kezocha 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. Kezocha 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 39.5 km.
The total area of the circle is 134 km², including 133.92 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 779 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kezocha Circle
Kezocha 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 | Dihoma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Kezo Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kezo Town (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kezocha Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kezoma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kidima | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kijumetouma | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kijumetouma Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Mitelephe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Sakhabama | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Kezocha Circle
As per the Census 2011, Kezocha Circle has a total population of 16,467 people, consisting of 9,256 males and 7,211 females. There are 2,523 households in the circle with an average population density of 123 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,467 | 16,467 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,256 | 9,256 | 0 |
| Female Population | 7,211 | 7,211 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,523 | 2,523 | 0 |
| Population Density | 123 / km² | 123 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 10,458 literate people and 2,220 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,186 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) | 2,220 | 2,220 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 10,458 | 10,458 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 6,009 | 6,009 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,186 | 14,186 | 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.