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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 74 km². The sex ratio was 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
According to the 2011 Census, Asuto Circle had a total population of 7,598 people living in 1,546 households. The population comprised 3,876 males and 3,722 females, with an average population density of 103 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Asuto Circle had 5,178 literate people and 1,186 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7,569. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.