Pfutsero
Pfutsero 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 Pfutsero Block (CD) is 01809. The total area of Pfutsero Circle is 124 km², which includes 116.45 km² of rural area and 8.00 km² of urban area. Pfutsero has a sex ratio of approximately 979 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pfutsero Circle
Pfutsero 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 Pfutsero Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kade | N/A | Pfutsero (9 km) |
| 2 | Kami | N/A | Pfutsero Town (7 km) |
| 3 | Kikruma | N/A | Pfutsero Town (12 km) |
| 4 | Lekromi | N/A | Pfutsero (5 km) |
| 5 | Pfutseromi | N/A | Pfutsero (3 km) |
| 6 | Phusachodu | N/A | Pfutsero (8 km) |
| 7 | R D Block Kikruma | N/A | Pfutsero (17 km) |
Population of Pfutsero Circle
The population profile of Pfutsero 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 Pfutsero 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 | 31,229 | 20,858 | 10,371 |
| Male Population | 15,780 | 10,541 | 5,239 |
| Female Population | 15,449 | 10,317 | 5,132 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,553 | 3,168 | 1,385 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,442 | 1,731 | 711 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,111 | 1,437 | 674 |
| Literate Population | 21,581 | 13,742 | 7,839 |
| Literate Male Population | 11,399 | 7,265 | 4,134 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,182 | 6,477 | 3,705 |
| Illiterate Population | 9,648 | 7,116 | 2,532 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 4,381 | 3,276 | 1,105 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 5,267 | 3,840 | 1,427 |
| Total Households | 6,811 | 4,628 | 2,183 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Pfutsero Circle is around 31,229 people. This includes 15,780 males and 15,449 females. Rural population is about 20,858 (10,541 males and 10,317 females), while urban population is nearly 10,371 (5,239 males and 5,132 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,553 of the population, with 2,442 boys and 2,111 girls. Rural areas have 3,168 children, and urban areas have about 1,385 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 21,581 literate people in Pfutsero Circle, including 11,399 literate males and 10,182 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 13,742 individuals and urban literacy covers around 7,839 people.
- About 9,648 people in Pfutsero Circle are not literate, including 4,381 males and 5,267 females. Rural areas include 7,116 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,532 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,811 households, with 4,628 in villages and 2,183 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pfutsero 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 | 29,749 | 20,720 | 9,029 |
| ST Male Population | 14,967 | 10,463 | 4,504 |
| ST Female Population | 14,782 | 10,257 | 4,525 |
| Population Density | 251 / km² | 179 / km² | 1,296 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pfutsero Circle is about 29,749 people, including 14,967 males and 14,782 females. Around 20,720 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 9,029 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 251 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 179 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,296 people per sq. km.