Zuketsa

Zuketsa 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 Zuketsa Block (CD) is 01810. The total area of Zuketsa Circle is 41 km². Zuketsa has a sex ratio of approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Zuketsa Circle

Zuketsa Circle has a total of 5 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 Zuketsa Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Lasumi N/A Pfutsero (18 km)
2Leshemi N/A Pfutsero (14 km)
3Lowuza N/A Pfutsero (18 km)
4Zapami N/A Pfutsero (12 km)
5Zuketsa N/A Pfutsero (12 km)

Population of Zuketsa Circle

The population profile of Zuketsa 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 Zuketsa 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 5,244 5,244 N/A
Male Population 2,700 2,700 N/A
Female Population 2,544 2,544 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 731 731 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 406 406 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 325 325 N/A
Literate Population 3,903 3,903 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,051 2,051 N/A
Literate Female Population 1,852 1,852 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,341 1,341 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 649 649 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 692 692 N/A
Total Households 997 997 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 5,244 people. Includes nearly 2,700 males and 2,544 females. Rural population is about 5,244 people.
  • There are around 731 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 406 boys and 325 girls.
  • Literate population is about 3,903 people. Non-literate population is around 1,341 people.
  • There are nearly 997 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Zuketsa 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 5,135 5,135 N/A
ST Male Population 2,626 2,626 N/A
ST Female Population 2,509 2,509 N/A
Population Density 128 / km² 128 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Zuketsa Circle is about 5,135 people, including 2,626 males and 2,509 females. Around 5,135 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 128 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 128 people per sq. km.