Pughoboto Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Pughoboto 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. Pughoboto 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 42.8 km.
The total area of the circle is 119 km², including 118.66 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1007 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pughoboto Circle
Pughoboto Circle has a total of 11 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 | Asukiqa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ghokimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Ighavito | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kitami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Laza Phuyeqa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Lazami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Mishilimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Natsumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Phuyeqa (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Puneboqa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Tsaphimi | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Pughoboto Circle
As per the Census 2011, Pughoboto Circle has a total population of 8,943 people, consisting of 4,454 males and 4,489 females. There are 1,931 households in the circle with an average population density of 75 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,943 | 8,943 | 0 |
| Male Population | 4,454 | 4,454 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,489 | 4,489 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,931 | 1,931 | 0 |
| Population Density | 75 / km² | 75 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,422 literate people and 1,370 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,829 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) | 1,370 | 1,370 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,422 | 6,422 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,521 | 2,521 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,829 | 8,829 | 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.