Zunheboto
Zunheboto is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Zunheboto district is 1,255 km², which includes 1,239.00 km² of rural area and 16.00 km² of urban area. There are about 191 villages in Zunheboto district.
For administrative convenience, Zunheboto district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 13 circles in Zunheboto district. Here is the list of all Zunheboto Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Zunheboto District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aghunato | 116 | 18,350 |
| 2 | Akuhaito | 47 | 3,876 |
| 3 | Akuluto | 84 | 6,612 |
| 4 | Asuto | 74 | 7,598 |
| 5 | Atoizu | 83 | 8,740 |
| 6 | Ghathashi | 140 | 7,967 |
| 7 | Pughoboto | 119 | 8,943 |
| 8 | Saptiqa | 61 | 5,163 |
| 9 | Satakha | 138 | 15,103 |
| 10 | Satoi | 93 | 4,540 |
| 11 | Suruhuto | 108 | 13,957 |
| 12 | V K | 62 | 3,931 |
| 13 | Zunheboto Sadar | 129 | 35,977 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Ghathashi is the largest circle in zunheboto district by area, while Zunheboto Sadar is the largest by population. Akuhaito is the smallest circle in zunheboto district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Ghathashi | Zunheboto Sadar |
| Smallest Tehsil | Akuhaito | Akuhaito |
Population of Zunheboto District
The population of Zunheboto offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Zunheboto, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,40,757 | 1,13,160 | 27,597 |
| Total Male Population | 71,217 | 56,786 | 14,431 |
| Total Female Population | 69,540 | 56,374 | 13,166 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,093 | 16,552 | 3,541 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,316 | 8,582 | 1,734 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 9,777 | 7,970 | 1,807 |
| Literate Population | 1,02,881 | 80,149 | 22,732 |
| Literate Male Population | 53,504 | 41,377 | 12,127 |
| Literate Female Population | 49,377 | 38,772 | 10,605 |
| Illiterate Population | 37,876 | 33,011 | 4,865 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 17,713 | 15,409 | 2,304 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,163 | 17,602 | 2,561 |
| Households | 27,835 | 23,014 | 4,821 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Zunheboto district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Zunheboto district is 1,40,757, including 71,217 males and 69,540 females. In rural areas, it is 1,13,160, including 56,786 males and 56,374 females. In urban areas, it is 27,597, including 14,431 males and 13,166 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Zunheboto district is 20,093, including 10,316 boys and 9,777 girls. In rural areas, it is 16,552, including 8,582 boys and 7,970 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,541, including 1,734 boys and 1,807 girls.
- Literate population in Zunheboto district is around 1,02,881, including 53,504 males and 49,377 females. In rural areas, it is 80,149, including 41,377 males and 38,772 females. In urban areas, it is 22,732, including 12,127 males and 10,605 females.
- Illiterate population in Zunheboto district is about 37,876, including 17,713 males and 20,163 females. In rural areas, it is 33,011, including 15,409 males and 17,602 females. In urban areas, it is 4,865, including 2,304 males and 2,561 females.
- There are about 27,835 households in Zunheboto district, including 23,014 in rural areas and 4,821 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Zunheboto. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 1,36,561 | 1,11,875 | 24,686 |
| ST Male Population | 68,071 | 55,946 | 12,125 |
| ST Female Population | 68,490 | 55,929 | 12,561 |
| Population Density | 112 / km² | 91 / km² | 1,725 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Zunheboto district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Zunheboto district is about 1,36,561, including 68,071 males and 68,490 females. In rural areas, it is 1,11,875, including 55,946 males and 55,929 females. In urban areas, it is 24,686, including 12,125 males and 12,561 females.
- Overall population density of Zunheboto district is around 112 people per km². Rural areas have about 91 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,725 people per km².