Sanis Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Sanis 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. Sanis 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 41.9 km.
The total area of the circle is 90 km², including 89.66 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1025 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Sanis Circle
Sanis Circle has a total of 11 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 | Chudi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Doyang Hydro Right Bank (North Wing) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Makhorung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Messhangpen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Sanis Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Sanis Vill | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Sheru Etchuk | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Sheru-Echuk | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Sunglup | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Tsopo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Yonchucho | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Sanis Circle
As per the Census 2011, Sanis Circle has a total population of 7,155 people, consisting of 3,533 males and 3,622 females. There are 1,300 households in the circle with an average population density of 80 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,155 | 7,155 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,533 | 3,533 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,622 | 3,622 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,300 | 1,300 | 0 |
| Population Density | 80 / km² | 80 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,605 literate people and 956 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,022 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) | 956 | 956 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,605 | 5,605 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,550 | 1,550 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,022 | 7,022 | 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.