Saptiqa Circle - Zunheboto District, Nagaland
Saptiqa 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. Saptiqa is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Naojan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.
The total area of the circle is 61 km², including 61.42 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1068 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Saptiqa Circle
Saptiqa Circle has a total of 2 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 | Saptiqa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Zhevishe | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Saptiqa Circle
As per the Census 2011, Saptiqa Circle has a total population of 5,163 people, consisting of 2,496 males and 2,667 females. There are 1,034 households in the circle with an average population density of 84 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,163 | 5,163 | 0 |
| Male Population | 2,496 | 2,496 | 0 |
| Female Population | 2,667 | 2,667 | 0 |
| Total Households | 1,034 | 1,034 | 0 |
| Population Density | 84 / km² | 84 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 3,926 literate people and 533 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 5,149 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 533 | 533 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 3,926 | 3,926 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,237 | 1,237 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 5,149 | 5,149 | 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.