Phokhungri Circle - Meluri, Nagaland
Phokhungri is an administrative circle in the Meluri district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Phokhungri is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Chongajan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 85.4 km.
The total area of the circle is 450 km², including 450.25 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Phokhungri Circle
Phokhungri Circle has a total of 8 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 | Laruri | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Letsam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | New Thewati | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Old Thewati | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Phokhungri Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Phokhungri Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Sutsu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Washelo | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Phokhungri Circle
As per the Census 2011, Phokhungri Circle has a total population of 3,611 people, consisting of 1,848 males and 1,763 females. There are 896 households in the circle with an average population density of 8 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,611 | 3,611 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,848 | 1,848 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,763 | 1,763 | 0 |
| Total Households | 896 | 896 | 0 |
| Population Density | 8 / km² | 8 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,761 literate people and 735 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,556 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) | 735 | 735 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,761 | 1,761 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,850 | 1,850 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,556 | 3,556 | 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.