Zuketsa Circle - Phek, Nagaland
Zuketsa 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. Zuketsa is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 41 km², including 40.87 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 942 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Zuketsa Circle
Zuketsa Circle has a total of 5 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 | Lasumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Leshemi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Lowuza (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Zapami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Zuketsa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Zuketsa Circle
As per the Census 2011, Zuketsa Circle has a total population of 5,244 people, consisting of 2,700 males and 2,544 females. There are 997 households in the circle with an average population density of 128 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,244 | 5,244 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,700 | 2,700 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,544 | 2,544 | 0 |
| Total Households | 997 | 997 | 0 |
| Population Density | 128 / km² | 128 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,903 literate people and 731 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,135 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) | 731 | 731 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,903 | 3,903 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,341 | 1,341 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,135 | 5,135 | 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.