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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 332 km². The sex ratio was 914 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
According to the 2011 Census, Bhandari Circle had a total population of 17,124 people living in 3,739 households. The population comprised 8,949 males and 8,175 females, with an average population density of 52 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Bhandari Circle had 13,342 literate people and 2,166 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16,078. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.