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 forms part of the district's rural administration. 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.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 119 km². The sex ratio was 1008 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
According to the 2011 Census, Pughoboto Circle had a total population of 8,943 people living in 1,931 households. The population comprised 4,454 males and 4,489 females, with an average population density of 75 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| 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 |
Pughoboto Circle had 6,422 literate people and 1,370 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8,829. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| 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.