Bhandari Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Bhandari is an administrative circle in the Wokha district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Bhandari is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Barpathar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.7 km.
The total area of the circle is 332 km², including 332.13 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 913 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Bhandari Circle
Bhandari Circle has a total of 39 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 | Alikhum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bhandari Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bhandari Vill | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Hayiyan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Hayiyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Khumchoyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Khumchoyan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Koro | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Koro New | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Liolongchum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Liowokha (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Liowokha (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Liphi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Lishayan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Lishiyo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Longayim | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Longjung (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Mekirang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Merapani | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Mongphio | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | New Koro | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Nitsuyan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Pangtong | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Rhenthan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 25 | Roni (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 26 | Roni (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 27 | Ruchan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 28 | Serika | Rural | Not applicable |
| 29 | Sungkha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 30 | Suphayan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 31 | Tongtiyan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 32 | Yanmhon (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 33 | Yanmhon (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 34 | Yencho | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 35 | Yenchu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 36 | Yimpang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 37 | Yimparasa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 38 | Yimza | Rural | Not applicable |
| 39 | Zujum | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Bhandari Circle
As per the Census 2011, Bhandari Circle has a total population of 17,124 people, consisting of 8,949 males and 8,175 females. There are 3,739 households in the circle with an average population density of 52 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,124 | 17,124 | 0 |
| Male Population | 8,949 | 8,949 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,175 | 8,175 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,739 | 3,739 | 0 |
| Population Density | 52 / km² | 52 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 13,342 literate people and 2,166 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 16,078 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) | 2,166 | 2,166 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 13,342 | 13,342 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,782 | 3,782 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 16,078 | 16,078 | 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.