Wozhuro Circle - Wokha, Nagaland
Wozhuro 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. Wozhuro is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Chongajan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 29.0 km.
The total area of the circle is 147 km², including 146.80 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Wozhuro Circle
Wozhuro Circle has a total of 14 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 | Hanku | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | L. Yanthung (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Meriyan | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Meriyan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | N.Longchum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Phiro | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ronsuyan | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Sankiton | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Shaki | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Totsu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Totsu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Tzungza | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Wozhuro Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Yankeli | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Wozhuro Circle
As per the Census 2011, Wozhuro Circle has a total population of 8,680 people, consisting of 4,390 males and 4,290 females. There are 1,734 households in the circle with an average population density of 59 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,680 | 8,680 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,390 | 4,390 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,290 | 4,290 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,734 | 1,734 | 0 |
| Population Density | 59 / km² | 59 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,605 literate people and 1,312 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,646 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) | 1,312 | 1,312 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,605 | 6,605 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,075 | 2,075 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,646 | 8,646 | 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.