Satakha

Satakha 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 information the sub-district code of Satakha Block (CD) is 01777. Total area of satakha circle is 138 km² including 134.47 km² rural area and 4.00 km² urban area. Satakha circle has a population of 15,103 peoples, out of which urban population is 4,964 while rural population is 10,139. Satakha has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females for every 1,000 males. Satakha circle has a population density of 109.1 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 2,984 houses in the sub-district, including 847 urban houses and 2,137 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 78.61% population of satakha circle is literate, out of which 81.02% males and 76.04% females are literate.

List of Villages in Satakha Circle

Satakha Circle has a total of 20 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 Satakha Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Satakha Circle

The population profile of Satakha 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 Satakha's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Satakha Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.