Ghathashi Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Ghathashi 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. Ghathashi is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Chongajan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 47.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 140 km², including 140.06 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 999 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Ghathashi Circle
Ghathashi 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 | Awohumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chishilimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chisholumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Ghathashi Hq | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Hebolimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Ighanumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Iphonumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kelomi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 9 | Kelomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khughuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Kichilimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Kiltomi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Mukalimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Pughoboto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Shesulimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Tukuliqa | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Ghathashi Circle
As per the Census 2011, Ghathashi Circle has a total population of 7,967 people, consisting of 3,984 males and 3,983 females. There are 1,658 households in the circle with an average population density of 57 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,967 | 7,967 | 0 |
| Male Population | 3,984 | 3,984 | 0 |
| Female Population | 3,983 | 3,983 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,658 | 1,658 | 0 |
| Population Density | 57 / km² | 57 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,467 literate people and 1,576 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,903 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) | 1,576 | 1,576 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 5,467 | 5,467 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,500 | 2,500 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,903 | 7,903 | 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.