Kohima Sadar
Kohima Sadar 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 Kohima Sadar Block (CD) is 01849. The total area of Kohima Sadar Circle is 41 km², which includes 25.86 km² of rural area and 15.00 km² of urban area. Kohima Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 930 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kohima Sadar Circle
Kohima Sadar Circle has a total of 3 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 Kohima Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chiede Model Vill | N/A | Kohima (8 km) |
| 2 | Chiedema | N/A | Kohima (8 km) |
| 3 | Kohima Village | N/A | Kohima Sadar |
Population of Kohima Sadar Circle
The population profile of Kohima Sadar 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 Kohima Sadar 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 | 1,16,870 | 2,097 | 1,14,773 |
| Male Population | 60,551 | 1,107 | 59,444 |
| Female Population | 56,319 | 990 | 55,329 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,359 | 274 | 14,085 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,209 | 137 | 7,072 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,150 | 137 | 7,013 |
| Literate Population | 92,196 | 1,403 | 90,793 |
| Literate Male Population | 49,172 | 803 | 48,369 |
| Literate Female Population | 43,024 | 600 | 42,424 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,674 | 694 | 23,980 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 11,379 | 304 | 11,075 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 13,295 | 390 | 12,905 |
| Total Households | 26,138 | 452 | 25,686 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Kohima Sadar Circle is around 1,16,870 people. This includes 60,551 males and 56,319 females. Rural population is about 2,097 (1,107 males and 990 females), while urban population is nearly 1,14,773 (59,444 males and 55,329 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 14,359 of the population, with 7,209 boys and 7,150 girls. Rural areas have 274 children, and urban areas have about 14,085 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 92,196 literate people in Kohima Sadar Circle, including 49,172 literate males and 43,024 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 1,403 individuals and urban literacy covers around 90,793 people.
- About 24,674 people in Kohima Sadar Circle are not literate, including 11,379 males and 13,295 females. Rural areas include 694 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 23,980 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 26,138 households, with 452 in villages and 25,686 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Kohima Sadar 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 | 86,936 | 1,864 | 85,072 |
| ST Male Population | 42,274 | 934 | 41,340 |
| ST Female Population | 44,662 | 930 | 43,732 |
| Population Density | 2,861 / km² | 81 / km² | 7,652 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Kohima Sadar Circle is about 86,936 people, including 42,274 males and 44,662 females. Around 1,864 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 85,072 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 2,861 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 81 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 7,652 people per sq. km.