Khuza

Khuza 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 Khuza Block (CD) is 01802. The total area of Khuza Circle is 70 km². Khuza has a sex ratio of approximately 976 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Khuza Circle

Khuza Circle has a total of 7 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 Khuza Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chiepoketa N/A Phek Town (19 km)
2Khutsokhuno N/A Phek Town (27 km)
3Khuza Hq N/A Phek Town (17 km)
4Khuza Village N/A Phek Town (19 km)
5Metsale N/A Phek Town (23 km)
6Suthotsu N/A Phek (25 km)
7Tehephu N/A Phek Town (34 km)

Population of Khuza Circle

The population profile of Khuza 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 Khuza 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 4,007 4,007 N/A
Male Population 2,027 2,027 N/A
Female Population 1,980 1,980 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 790 790 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 438 438 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 352 352 N/A
Literate Population 2,562 2,562 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,360 1,360 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,202 1,202 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,445 1,445 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 667 667 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 778 778 N/A
Total Households 965 965 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 4,007 people. Includes nearly 2,027 males and 1,980 females. Rural population is about 4,007 people.
  • There are around 790 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 438 boys and 352 girls.
  • Literate population is about 2,562 people. Non-literate population is around 1,445 people.
  • There are nearly 965 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khuza 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 3,977 3,977 N/A
ST Male Population 2,009 2,009 N/A
ST Female Population 1,968 1,968 N/A
Population Density 58 / km² 58 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khuza Circle is about 3,977 people, including 2,009 males and 1,968 females. Around 3,977 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 58 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 58 people per sq. km.