Chizami Circle - Phek, Nagaland
Chizami 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. Chizami 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 57.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 79 km², including 79.48 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chizami Circle
Chizami Circle has a total of 8 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 | Chizami Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chizami Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Enhulumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Gozuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Mesulumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Sumi (Swemi) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Thetsumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Zeluma | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chizami Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chizami Circle has a total population of 10,274 people, consisting of 5,204 males and 5,070 females. There are 2,360 households in the circle with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,274 | 10,274 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,204 | 5,204 | 0 |
| Female Population | 5,070 | 5,070 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,360 | 2,360 | 0 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,895 literate people and 1,613 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,147 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) | 1,613 | 1,613 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,895 | 6,895 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,379 | 3,379 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,147 | 10,147 | 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.