Nihokhu Circle - Niuland, Nagaland
Nihokhu is an administrative circle in the Niuland 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 Dimapur, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 12.8 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 70 km². The sex ratio was 1000 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Nihokhu Circle
Nihokhu 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 | Ghokuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Hokhezhe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Hozhukhe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khehoyi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | New Showuba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nihokhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nikhekhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | S.Hetoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Sukhato | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Toshiho | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Nihokhu Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Nihokhu Circle had a total population of 8,699 people living in 1,689 households. The population comprised 4,349 males and 4,350 females, with an average population density of 124 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,699 | 8,699 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,349 | 4,349 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,350 | 4,350 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,689 | 1,689 | 0 |
| Population Density | 124 / km² | 124 / km² | 0 / km² |
Nihokhu Circle had 3,196 literate people and 1,937 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3,704. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,937 | 1,937 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,196 | 3,196 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,503 | 5,503 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 3,704 | 3,704 | 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.