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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Nihokhu is the main town for most villages within the circle. 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.
The total area of the circle is 70 km², including 70.00 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 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
As per the Census 2011, Nihokhu Circle has a total population of 8,699 people, consisting of 4,349 males and 4,350 females. There are 1,689 households in the circle with an average population density of 124 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,196 literate people and 1,937 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 3,704 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) | 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.