Pughoboto

Pughoboto 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 Pughoboto Block (CD) is 01775. The total area of Pughoboto Circle is 119 km². Pughoboto has a sex ratio of approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pughoboto Circle

Pughoboto Circle has a total of 10 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 Pughoboto Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Asukiqa N/A Tseminyu (26 km)
2Ghokimi N/A Tseminyu (27 km)
3Kitami N/A Tseminyu (28 km)
4Lazami N/A Tseminyu (18 km)
5Mishilimi N/A Tseminyu (15 km)
6Natsumi N/A Tseminyu (19 km)
7Phuyeqa N/A Tseminyu (35 km)
8Pughoboto Hq N/A Tserminyu (15 km)
9Puneboqa N/A Tseminyu (31 km)
10Tsaphimi N/A Tseminyu (26 km)

Population of Pughoboto Circle

The population profile of Pughoboto 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 Pughoboto 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 8,943 8,943 N/A
Male Population 4,454 4,454 N/A
Female Population 4,489 4,489 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,370 1,370 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 709 709 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 661 661 N/A
Literate Population 6,422 6,422 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,301 3,301 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,121 3,121 N/A
Illiterate Population 2,521 2,521 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,153 1,153 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,368 1,368 N/A
Total Households 1,931 1,931 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 8,943 people. Includes nearly 4,454 males and 4,489 females. Rural population is about 8,943 people.
  • There are around 1,370 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 709 boys and 661 girls.
  • Literate population is about 6,422 people. Non-literate population is around 2,521 people.
  • There are nearly 1,931 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pughoboto 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 8,829 8,829 N/A
ST Male Population 4,386 4,386 N/A
ST Female Population 4,443 4,443 N/A
Population Density 75 / km² 75 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pughoboto Circle is about 8,829 people, including 4,386 males and 4,443 females. Around 8,829 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 75 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 75 people per sq. km.