Chetheba

Chetheba is a Town and Circle in Phek 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 Chetheba Block (CD) is 01807. The total area of Chetheba Circle is 95 km². Chetheba has a sex ratio of approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chetheba Circle

Chetheba Circle has a total of 9 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 Chetheba Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chesezu Nasa N/A Pfutsero (36 km)
2Chesezumi N/A Pfutsero (36 km)
3Chetheba Hq N/A Pfutsero (35 km)
4Khulazu Basa N/A Pfutsero (24 km)
5Khulazu Bawe N/A Pfutsero (26 km)
6Phuyoba N/A Pfutsero (46 km)
7Rihuba N/A Pfutsero (48 km)
8Thenyizumi N/A Pfutsero (53 km)
9Thipuzu N/A Pfutsero (26 km)

Population of Chetheba Circle

The population profile of Chetheba 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 Chetheba 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 16,881 16,881 N/A
Male Population 8,460 8,460 N/A
Female Population 8,421 8,421 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,905 2,905 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,532 1,532 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,373 1,373 N/A
Literate Population 11,646 11,646 N/A
Literate Male Population 6,102 6,102 N/A
Literate Female Population 5,544 5,544 N/A
Illiterate Population 5,235 5,235 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,358 2,358 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,877 2,877 N/A
Total Households 4,022 4,022 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 16,881 people. Includes nearly 8,460 males and 8,421 females. Rural population is about 16,881 people.
  • There are around 2,905 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,532 boys and 1,373 girls.
  • Literate population is about 11,646 people. Non-literate population is around 5,235 people.
  • There are nearly 4,022 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chetheba 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 16,659 16,659 N/A
ST Male Population 8,309 8,309 N/A
ST Female Population 8,350 8,350 N/A
Population Density 179 / km² 179 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chetheba Circle is about 16,659 people, including 8,309 males and 8,350 females. Around 16,659 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 179 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 179 people per sq. km.