Chetheba Circle - Phek District, Nagaland
Chetheba is an administrative circle in the Phek district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chetheba is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar Crs, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 95 km², including 94.57 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 995 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chetheba Circle
Chetheba Circle has a total of 9 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 | Chesezu Nasa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chesezu Nawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chesezumi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chetheba Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | K Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | K Bawe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Phuyoba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Rihuba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Thenyizu | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chetheba Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chetheba Circle has a total population of 16,881 people, consisting of 8,460 males and 8,421 females. There are 4,022 households in the circle with an average population density of 179 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,881 | 16,881 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,460 | 8,460 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,421 | 8,421 | 0 |
| Total Households | 4,022 | 4,022 | 0 |
| Population Density | 179 / km² | 179 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 11,646 literate people and 2,905 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,659 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,905 | 2,905 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 11,646 | 11,646 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,235 | 5,235 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,659 | 16,659 | 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.