Chessore Circle - Shamator, Nagaland
Chessore is an administrative circle in the Shamator district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chessore is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Mariani Jn, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.
The total area of the circle is 53 km², including 53.02 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 931 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chessore Circle
Chessore Circle has a total of 16 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 | Ayiponger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chessore Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chessore Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Hukir | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | K.Longsore (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kelonger | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kelongru | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kenuwong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kephore | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Keyanru | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kuthur | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Longsore K | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Longtoker | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Losolo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Shiponger | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Shiponger "B" | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Chessore Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chessore Circle has a total population of 5,438 people, consisting of 2,815 males and 2,623 females. There are 1,100 households in the circle with an average population density of 103 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,438 | 5,438 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,815 | 2,815 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,623 | 2,623 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,100 | 1,100 | 0 |
| Population Density | 103 / km² | 103 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 2,859 literate people and 1,258 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,418 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) | 1,258 | 1,258 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 2,859 | 2,859 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,579 | 2,579 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,418 | 5,418 | 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.