Athibung

Athibung is a Town and Circle in Peren 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 Athibung Block (CD) is 01853. The total area of Athibung Circle is 398 km². Athibung has a sex ratio of approximately 852 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Athibung Circle

Athibung Circle has a total of 25 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 Athibung Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Athibung N/A Jalukie Town (18 km)
2Beisumpuikam N/A Jalukie Town (44 km)
3Bongkolong N/A Jalukie Town (31 km)
4Bunglen N/A Jalukie Town (3 km)
5Gellhang N/A Jalukie (50 km)
6Gopibung N/A Jalukie Town (45 km)
7Inbung N/A Jalukie Town (19 km)
8Lilen N/A Jalukie Town (12 km)
9Lilen B N/A Jalukie (5 km)
10Mouicham N/A Jalukie Town (3 km)
11New Beisumpui N/A Jalukie Town (30 km)
12New Chalkot N/A Jalukie Town (10 km)
13New Pellhang N/A Jalukie (3 km)
14Newchamcha N/A Jalukie Town (35 km)
15Old Beisumpui N/A Jalukie Town (35 km)
16Old Chalkot N/A Jalukie Town (16 km)
17Pellhang N/A Jalukie Town (50 km)
18Pellhang B N/A Jalukie (40 km)
19Phaijol N/A Jalukie Town (13 km)
20Phanjang N/A Jaluki (5 km)
21Saijang N/A Jalukie (6 km)
22Songlhuh N/A Jalukie Town (19 km)
23Songsang N/A Jalukie (28 km)
24Vongkithem N/A Jalukie Town (20 km)
25Vongkithem B N/A Jalukie Town (22 km)

Population of Athibung Circle

The population profile of Athibung 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 Athibung 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 13,950 13,950 N/A
Male Population 7,530 7,530 N/A
Female Population 6,420 6,420 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,674 2,674 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,380 1,380 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,294 1,294 N/A
Literate Population 9,674 9,674 N/A
Literate Male Population 5,495 5,495 N/A
Literate Female Population 4,179 4,179 N/A
Illiterate Population 4,276 4,276 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,035 2,035 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,241 2,241 N/A
Total Households 2,693 2,693 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 13,950 people. Includes nearly 7,530 males and 6,420 females. Rural population is about 13,950 people.
  • There are around 2,674 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,380 boys and 1,294 girls.
  • Literate population is about 9,674 people. Non-literate population is around 4,276 people.
  • There are nearly 2,693 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Athibung 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 13,058 13,058 N/A
ST Male Population 7,019 7,019 N/A
ST Female Population 6,039 6,039 N/A
Population Density 35 / km² 35 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Athibung Circle is about 13,058 people, including 7,019 males and 6,039 females. Around 13,058 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 35 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 35 people per sq. km.