Saptiqa
Saptiqa 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 Saptiqa Block (CD) is 01778. The total area of Saptiqa Circle is 61 km². Saptiqa has a sex ratio of approximately 1068 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Saptiqa Circle
Saptiqa Circle has a total of 4 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 Saptiqa Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Saptiqa | N/A | Zunheboto (38 km) |
2 | Sena | N/A | Zunheboto (42 km) |
3 | Usutomi | N/A | Zunheboto (38 km) |
4 | Zhevishe | N/A | Zunheboto (38 km) |
Population of Saptiqa Circle
The population profile of Saptiqa 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 Saptiqa Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 5,163 | 5,163 | N/A |
Male Population | 2,496 | 2,496 | N/A |
Female Population | 2,667 | 2,667 | N/A |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 533 | 533 | N/A |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 280 | 280 | N/A |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 253 | 253 | N/A |
Literate Population | 3,926 | 3,926 | N/A |
Literate Male Population | 1,964 | 1,964 | N/A |
Literate Female Population | 1,962 | 1,962 | N/A |
Illiterate Population | 1,237 | 1,237 | N/A |
Illiterate Male Population | 532 | 532 | N/A |
Illiterate Female Population | 705 | 705 | N/A |
Total Households | 1,034 | 1,034 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 5,163 people. Includes nearly 2,496 males and 2,667 females. Rural population is about 5,163 people.
- There are around 533 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 280 boys and 253 girls.
- Literate population is about 3,926 people. Non-literate population is around 1,237 people.
- There are nearly 1,034 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Saptiqa 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 |
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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 | 5,149 | 5,149 | N/A |
ST Male Population | 2,487 | 2,487 | N/A |
ST Female Population | 2,662 | 2,662 | N/A |
Population Density | 84 / km² | 84 / km² | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Saptiqa Circle is about 5,149 people, including 2,487 males and 2,662 females. Around 5,149 live in villages or rural parts.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 84 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 84 people per sq. km.