Akuluto Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Akuluto 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. Akuluto is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Kharikatia, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 84 km², including 84.02 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 940 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Akuluto Circle
Akuluto Circle has a total of 11 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 | Akuluto | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Alaphumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Lotisami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Lotisami (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Lumami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lumthsami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Phiushumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Shichimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Sutemi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Sutsu Sumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Zaphumi | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Akuluto Circle
As per the Census 2011, Akuluto Circle has a total population of 6,612 people, consisting of 3,408 males and 3,204 females. There are 1,423 households in the circle with an average population density of 79 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,612 | 6,612 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,408 | 3,408 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,204 | 3,204 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,423 | 1,423 | 0 |
| Population Density | 79 / km² | 79 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 4,999 literate people and 949 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 6,370 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) | 949 | 949 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 4,999 | 4,999 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,613 | 1,613 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 6,370 | 6,370 | 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.