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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Athibung is the main town for most villages within the circle. 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.
The total area of the circle is 398 km², including 397.74 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 852 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
As per the Census 2011, Athibung Circle has a total population of 13,950 people, consisting of 7,530 males and 6,420 females. There are 2,693 households in the circle with an average population density of 35 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 9,674 literate people and 2,674 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,058 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) | 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.