Kebai Khelma Circle - Peren, Nagaland
Kebai Khelma 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. Kebai Khelma is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Wadrengdisa, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 51.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 135 km², including 134.58 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 925 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Kebai Khelma Circle
Kebai Khelma 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 | Beisumpuilwo (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Khelma | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Lower Sinjol | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | New Soget | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Nkio 'B' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Nkio (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Nsenlwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Old Soget | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Phaikolum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Sailhem | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Kebai Khelma Circle
As per the Census 2011, Kebai Khelma Circle has a total population of 3,012 people, consisting of 1,564 males and 1,448 females. There are 692 households in the circle with an average population density of 22 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,012 | 3,012 | 0 |
| Male Population | 1,564 | 1,564 | 0 |
| Female Population | 1,448 | 1,448 | 0 |
| Total Households | 692 | 692 | 0 |
| Population Density | 22 / km² | 22 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 1,602 literate people and 691 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 2,988 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) | 691 | 691 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 1,602 | 1,602 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,410 | 1,410 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 2,988 | 2,988 | 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.