Wozhuro

Wozhuro is a Town and Circle in Wokha District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to census 2011 information the sub-district code of Wozhuro Block (CD) is 01788. Total area of wozhuro circle is 147 km². Wozhuro circle has a population of 8,680 peoples. Wozhuro circle has a population density of 59.13 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 1,734 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 76.09% population of wozhuro circle is literate, out of which 76.92% males and 75.24% females are literate.

List of Villages in Wozhuro Circle

Wozhuro Circle has a total of 10 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Wozhuro Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Hanku N/A Wokha (57 km)
2L Yanthung N/A Wokha (42 km)
3Meriyan N/A Wokha (42 km)
4N Longchum N/A Wokha (100 km)
5Phiro N/A Wokha (38 km)
6Sankiton N/A Wokha (42 km)
7Shaki N/A Wokha (39 km)
8Totsu N/A Wokha (52 km)
9Wozhuro Hq N/A Wokha (38 km)
10Yankeli N/A Wokha (65 km)

Population of Wozhuro Circle

The population profile of Wozhuro Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Wozhuro's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 8,680 8,680 N/A
Male Population 4,390 4,390 N/A
Female Population 4,290 4,290 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,312 1,312 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 727 727 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 585 585 N/A
Literate Population 6,605 6,605 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,377 3,377 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,228 3,228 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,075 2,075 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,013 1,013 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,062 1,062 N/A
Total Households 1,734 1,734 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Wozhuro Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 8,646 8,646 N/A
ST Male Population 4,377 4,377 N/A
ST Female Population 4,269 4,269 N/A
Population Density 59 / km² 59 / km² N/A