Asuto Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Asuto 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. Asuto 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 69.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 74 km², including 73.53 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 960 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Asuto Circle
Asuto Circle has a total of 22 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 | Achikhu A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Achikuchu 'B' | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Aghulitomi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Akhakhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Asuto Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Atunakugha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kathara | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Khumishi 'A' | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Khumishi 'A' Y. Khel | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khumishi 'B' | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kikhevi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Koiboto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Lizutomi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Melahumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Nihoshe (N) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Nizhevi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Sahuboto S/Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 18 | Satami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | T.Island S/Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 20 | Tokiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Yeshito | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Yevishe | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Asuto Circle
As per the Census 2011, Asuto Circle has a total population of 7,598 people, consisting of 3,876 males and 3,722 females. There are 1,546 households in the circle with an average population density of 103 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,598 | 7,598 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,876 | 3,876 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,722 | 3,722 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,546 | 1,546 | 0 |
| Population Density | 103 / km² | 103 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,178 literate people and 1,186 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,569 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) | 1,186 | 1,186 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,178 | 5,178 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,420 | 2,420 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,569 | 7,569 | 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.