Chozuba Circle - Phek, Nagaland
Chozuba 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. Chozuba is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Khotkhoti, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 45.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 76 km², including 75.53 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 949 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chozuba Circle
Chozuba Circle has a total of 7 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 | Chozuba Hq | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chozuba Vill. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chozubasa (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khesomi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Phusachudu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Runguzumi Nasa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Yoruba | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chozuba Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chozuba Circle has a total population of 14,836 people, consisting of 7,609 males and 7,227 females. There are 3,346 households in the circle with an average population density of 196 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,836 | 14,836 | 0 |
| Male Population | 7,609 | 7,609 | 0 |
| Female Population | 7,227 | 7,227 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,346 | 3,346 | 0 |
| Population Density | 196 / km² | 196 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 10,510 literate people and 2,466 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,607 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) | 2,466 | 2,466 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 10,510 | 10,510 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,326 | 4,326 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,607 | 14,607 | 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.