Sotokur Circle - Shamator, Nagaland
Sotokur 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. Sotokur 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 70.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 143 km², including 143.19 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 974 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sotokur Circle
Sotokur Circle has a total of 2 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 | Chingmelen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Sipongsang | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Sotokur Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sotokur Circle has a total population of 10,707 people, consisting of 5,423 males and 5,284 females. There are 1,908 households in the circle with an average population density of 75 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,707 | 10,707 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,423 | 5,423 | 0 |
| Female Population | 5,284 | 5,284 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,908 | 1,908 | 0 |
| Population Density | 75 / km² | 75 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,920 literate people and 2,265 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 10,623 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) | 2,265 | 2,265 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,920 | 5,920 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,787 | 4,787 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 10,623 | 10,623 | 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.