Atoizu Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Atoizu 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. Atoizu is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Jamguri, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.
The total area of the circle is 83 km², including 82.61 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1023 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Atoizu Circle
Atoizu Circle has a total of 16 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 | Aizuto Mission Centre (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Apukito (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 3 | Asukhuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Atoizu Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Awotsakilimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Emlomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Khelhoshe Polytechnic Atoizu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kitsakita (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Litsami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Lokobomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Mapulumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Naghuto (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Naghuto (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sukomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Vekuho (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Vekuho (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Atoizu Circle
As per the Census 2011, Atoizu Circle has a total population of 8,740 people, consisting of 4,320 males and 4,420 females. There are 1,731 households in the circle with an average population density of 106 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,740 | 8,740 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,320 | 4,320 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,420 | 4,420 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,731 | 1,731 | 0 |
| Population Density | 106 / km² | 106 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,803 literate people and 1,264 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,663 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) | 1,264 | 1,264 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,803 | 6,803 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,937 | 1,937 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,663 | 8,663 | 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.