Tseminyu
Tseminyu 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 Tseminyu Block (CD) is 01843. The total area of Tseminyu Circle is 256 km², which includes 239.97 km² of rural area and 16.00 km² of urban area. Tseminyu has a sex ratio of approximately 1021 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Tseminyu Circle
Tseminyu Circle has a total of 32 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 Tseminyu Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chunlikha | N/A | Tseminyu (15 km) |
| 2 | Ehunnu | N/A | Tseminyu (17 km) |
| 3 | Gukhanyu | N/A | Tseminyu (24 km) |
| 4 | Guzinyu | N/A | Tseminyu (7 km) |
| 5 | Henbenji | N/A | Tseminyu (12 km) |
| 6 | K Station | N/A | Tseminyu (21 km) |
| 7 | Kandinu | N/A | Tseminyu (13 km) |
| 8 | Kashanyishi | N/A | Tseminyu (7 km) |
| 9 | Kashanyu | N/A | Tseminyu (8 km) |
| 10 | Khenyu | N/A | Tseminyu (15 km) |
| 11 | Khonibenzun | N/A | Tseminyu (9 km) |
| 12 | Likhwenchu | N/A | Tseminyu (17 km) |
| 13 | New Terogunyu | N/A | Tseminyu (9 km) |
| 14 | New Tesophenyu | N/A | Tseminyu (9 km) |
| 15 | Ngvuphen | N/A | Tseminyu (2 km) |
| 16 | Nsunyu | N/A | Tseminyu (12 km) |
| 17 | Phenda | N/A | Tseminyu (1 km) |
| 18 | Phenshunyu | N/A | Tseminyu (9 km) |
| 19 | Phenwhenyu | N/A | Tseminyu (5 km) |
| 20 | Rumensinyu | N/A | Tseminyu (30 km) |
| 21 | Sewanu | N/A | Tseminyu (10 km) |
| 22 | Sishunu | N/A | Tseminyu (12 km) |
| 23 | Terogunyu | N/A | Tseminyu (6 km) |
| 24 | Tesophenyu | N/A | Tseminyu (13 km) |
| 25 | Tseminyu Old Town | N/A | Tseminyu (1 km) |
| 26 | Tseminyu South | N/A | Tseminyu (1 km) |
| 27 | Tseminyu Vill | N/A | Tseminyu (2 km) |
| 28 | Tsonsa | N/A | Tseminyu (19 km) |
| 29 | Yikhanu | N/A | Tseminyu (18 km) |
| 30 | Ziphenyu | N/A | Tseminyu (8 km) |
| 31 | Zisunyu | N/A | Tseminyu (1 km) |
| 32 | Zunpha Mission Centre | N/A | Tseminyu (4 km) |
Population of Tseminyu Circle
The population profile of Tseminyu 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 Tseminyu 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 | 51,314 | 44,999 | 6,315 |
| Male Population | 25,382 | 22,229 | 3,153 |
| Female Population | 25,932 | 22,770 | 3,162 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 8,779 | 7,789 | 990 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,434 | 3,934 | 500 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,345 | 3,855 | 490 |
| Literate Population | 34,756 | 30,044 | 4,712 |
| Literate Male Population | 17,775 | 15,377 | 2,398 |
| Literate Female Population | 16,981 | 14,667 | 2,314 |
| Illiterate Population | 16,558 | 14,955 | 1,603 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 7,607 | 6,852 | 755 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 8,951 | 8,103 | 848 |
| Total Households | 9,111 | 8,042 | 1,069 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Tseminyu Circle is around 51,314 people. This includes 25,382 males and 25,932 females. Rural population is about 44,999 (22,229 males and 22,770 females), while urban population is nearly 6,315 (3,153 males and 3,162 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 8,779 of the population, with 4,434 boys and 4,345 girls. Rural areas have 7,789 children, and urban areas have about 990 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,756 literate people in Tseminyu Circle, including 17,775 literate males and 16,981 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 30,044 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,712 people.
- About 16,558 people in Tseminyu Circle are not literate, including 7,607 males and 8,951 females. Rural areas include 14,955 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,603 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 9,111 households, with 8,042 in villages and 1,069 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tseminyu 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 | 50,692 | 44,598 | 6,094 |
| ST Male Population | 25,016 | 21,997 | 3,019 |
| ST Female Population | 25,676 | 22,601 | 3,075 |
| Population Density | 201 / km² | 188 / km² | 395 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tseminyu Circle is about 50,692 people, including 25,016 males and 25,676 females. Around 44,598 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 6,094 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 201 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 188 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 395 people per sq. km.