Athibung Circle - Peren, Nagaland
Athibung is an administrative circle in the Peren 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 Nailalung, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 38.4 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 398 km². The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Athibung Circle
Athibung Circle has a total of 30 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 | Athibung | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Beisumpuikam | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Beisumpuiram | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Bongkolong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Bunglen (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Gellhang (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Gopibung (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Ikiesingram | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Inbung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Lilen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Lilen 'B' (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 12 | Mouicham (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | New Beisumpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | New Chalkot | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | New Chalkot | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | New Ngaulong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | New Pellhang (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Newchamcha (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Old Beisumpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Old Chalkot | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Pellhang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Pellhang 'B' (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Phaijol | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Phanjang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Saijang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Songlhun | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Songnou | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Songsang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Vongkithem | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Vongkithem 'B' (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Athibung Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Athibung Circle had a total population of 13,950 people living in 2,693 households. The population comprised 7,530 males and 6,420 females, with an average population density of 35 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,950 | 13,950 | 0 |
| Male Population | 7,530 | 7,530 | 0 |
| Female Population | 6,420 | 6,420 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,693 | 2,693 | 0 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | 35 / km² | 0 / km² |
Athibung Circle had 9,674 literate people and 2,674 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13,058. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,674 | 2,674 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9,674 | 9,674 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,276 | 4,276 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,058 | 13,058 | 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.