Aghunato

Aghunato is a Town and Circle in Zunheboto 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 Aghunato Block (CD) is 01771. Total area of aghunato circle is 116 km². Aghunato circle has a population of 18,350 peoples. Aghunato circle has a population density of 157.6 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,496 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 68.59% population of aghunato circle is literate, out of which 71.44% males and 65.80% females are literate.

List of Villages in Aghunato Circle

Aghunato Circle has a total of 27 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 Aghunato Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aghiyilimi N/A Zunheboto (100 km)
2Aghunato Hq N/A Zunheboto (36 km)
3Akubani New N/A Zunheboto (25 km)
4Akubani Old N/A Zunheboto (24 km)
5Ghokishe N/A Zunheboto (35 km)
6Hoshepu N/A Zunheboto (45 km)
7Hoshepu S Comp N/A Zunheboto (54 km)
8Keltomi N/A Zunheboto (35 km)
9Khekiye N/A Zunheboto (55 km)
10Khetoi N/A Zunheboto (47 km)
11Khewoto N/A Zunheboto (52 km)
12Khukishe N/A Zunheboto (59 km)
13Lukhuyimi N/A Zunheboto (22 km)
14Lukikhe N/A Zunheboto (38 km)
15Luthsumi N/A Zunheboto (20 km)
16Luvishe N/A Zunheboto (38 km)
17Nihoshe N/A Zunheboto (55 km)
18Phuleshetomi N/A Zunheboto (35 km)
19Shevishe N/A Zunheboto (38 km)
20Thokihimi N/A Zunheboto (60 km)
21Tokiye N/A Zunheboto (42 km)
22Tsukomi N/A Zunheboto (44 km)
23Tsutha Hydel Project N/A Zunheboto (75 km)
24Viyilho N/A Zunheboto (46 km)
25Viyixe N/A Zunheboto (46 km)
26Yezashimi N/A Zunheboto (58 km)
27Zheishe N/A Zunheboto (40 km)

Population of Aghunato Circle

The population profile of Aghunato 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 Aghunato's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 18,350 18,350 N/A
Male Population 9,072 9,072 N/A
Female Population 9,278 9,278 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,641 2,641 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,382 1,382 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,259 1,259 N/A
Literate Population 12,586 12,586 N/A
Literate Male Population 6,481 6,481 N/A
Literate Female Population 6,105 6,105 N/A
Illiterate Population 5,764 5,764 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 2,591 2,591 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 3,173 3,173 N/A
Total Households 3,496 3,496 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Aghunato 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 18,158 18,158 N/A
ST Male Population 8,953 8,953 N/A
ST Female Population 9,205 9,205 N/A
Population Density 158 / km² 158 / km² N/A