Aghunato Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Aghunato is an administrative circle in the Zunheboto district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Aghunato is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Naojan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 67.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 116 km², including 116.41 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1022 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Aghunato Circle
Aghunato Circle has a total of 20 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 | Aghiyili | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Aghunato Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Akubani New | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Akubani Old | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Ghokishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Hoshepu S/Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Khekiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Khetoi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Khewoto | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khukishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Lukikhe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Luvishe (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Luvishe (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Nihoshe (S) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Phuleshetomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Shevishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Tokiye | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Tsutha Hydel Project | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 19 | Viyilho | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Viyixe | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Aghunato Circle
As per the Census 2011, Aghunato Circle has a total population of 18,350 people, consisting of 9,072 males and 9,278 females. There are 3,496 households in the circle with an average population density of 158 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,350 | 18,350 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,072 | 9,072 | 0 |
| Female Population | 9,278 | 9,278 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,496 | 3,496 | 0 |
| Population Density | 158 / km² | 158 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 12,586 literate people and 2,641 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 18,158 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) | 2,641 | 2,641 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 12,586 | 12,586 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,764 | 5,764 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 18,158 | 18,158 | 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.