Ghathashi

Ghathashi is a Town and Circle in Zunheboto District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Ghathashi Block (CD) is 01776. The total area of Ghathashi Circle is 140 km². Ghathashi has a sex ratio of approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Ghathashi Circle

Ghathashi Circle has a total of 13 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Ghathashi Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Awohumi N/A Tseminyu (51 km)
2Chishilimi N/A Tseminyu (40 km)
3Chisholomi N/A Zunheboto (54 km)
4Ghathashi Hq N/A Tseminyu (40 km)
5Hebolimi N/A Tseminyu (55 km)
6Ighanumi N/A Tseminyu (57 km)
7Iphonumi N/A Tseminyu (43 km)
8Khughutomi N/A Zunheboto (42 km)
9Kichilimi N/A Tseminyu (65 km)
10Kilomi N/A Zunheboto (42 km)
11Mukalimi N/A Tseminyu (41 km)
12Shesulimi N/A Tseminyu (45 km)
13Tukuliqa N/A Tseminyu (49 km)

Population of Ghathashi Circle

The population profile of Ghathashi Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Ghathashi Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 7,967 7,967 N/A
Male Population 3,984 3,984 N/A
Female Population 3,983 3,983 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,576 1,576 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 800 800 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 776 776 N/A
Literate Population 5,467 5,467 N/A
Literate Male Population 2,813 2,813 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,654 2,654 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,500 2,500 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,171 1,171 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,329 1,329 N/A
Total Households 1,658 1,658 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 7,967 people. Includes nearly 3,984 males and 3,983 females. Rural population is about 7,967 people.
  • There are around 1,576 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 800 boys and 776 girls.
  • Literate population is about 5,467 people. Non-literate population is around 2,500 people.
  • There are nearly 1,658 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Ghathashi Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 7,903 7,903 N/A
ST Male Population 3,946 3,946 N/A
ST Female Population 3,957 3,957 N/A
Population Density 57 / km² 57 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Ghathashi Circle is about 7,903 people, including 3,946 males and 3,957 females. Around 7,903 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 57 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 57 people per sq. km.