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, the sub-district code of Satakha Block (CD) is 01777. The total area of Satakha Circle is 138 km², which includes 134.47 km² of rural area and 4.00 km² of urban area. Satakha has a sex ratio of approximately 937 females per 1,000 males.
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.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aghuhito S Comp | N/A | Zunheboto (13 km) |
| 2 | Ghukhuyi | N/A | Zunheboto (27 km) |
| 3 | Hoishe | N/A | Zunheboto (25 km) |
| 4 | Khukiye | N/A | Zunheboto (23 km) |
| 5 | Kilo | N/A | Zunheboto (23 km) |
| 6 | Kivikhu | N/A | Zunheboto (50 km) |
| 7 | Kiyekhu | N/A | Zunheboto (33 km) |
| 8 | Lukhai | N/A | Zunheboto (23 km) |
| 9 | Momi | N/A | Zunheboto (24 km) |
| 10 | Nunumi | N/A | Zunheboto (35 km) |
| 11 | Satakha Hq | N/A | Satakha |
| 12 | Satakha Vill | N/A | Zunheboto (23 km) |
| 13 | Shoipu | N/A | Zunheboto (28 km) |
| 14 | Shoixe | N/A | Zunheboto (10 km) |
| 15 | Sukhai | N/A | Zunheboto (25 km) |
| 16 | Tukunasami | N/A | Zunheboto (38 km) |
| 17 | Vishepu | N/A | Zunheboto (38 km) |
| 18 | Xanuboto S Comp | N/A | Zunheboto (50 km) |
| 19 | Xuivi | N/A | Zunheboto (28 km) |
| 20 | Zhekiye | N/A | Zunheboto (15 km) |
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 Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,103 | 10,139 | 4,964 |
| Male Population | 7,796 | 5,080 | 2,716 |
| Female Population | 7,307 | 5,059 | 2,248 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,930 | 1,401 | 529 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 998 | 741 | 257 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 932 | 660 | 272 |
| Literate Population | 11,872 | 7,551 | 4,321 |
| Literate Male Population | 6,316 | 3,904 | 2,412 |
| Literate Female Population | 5,556 | 3,647 | 1,909 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,231 | 2,588 | 643 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,480 | 1,176 | 304 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,751 | 1,412 | 339 |
| Total Households | 2,984 | 2,137 | 847 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Satakha Circle is around 15,103 people. This includes 7,796 males and 7,307 females. Rural population is about 10,139 (5,080 males and 5,059 females), while urban population is nearly 4,964 (2,716 males and 2,248 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,930 of the population, with 998 boys and 932 girls. Rural areas have 1,401 children, and urban areas have about 529 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 11,872 literate people in Satakha Circle, including 6,316 literate males and 5,556 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 7,551 individuals and urban literacy covers around 4,321 people.
- About 3,231 people in Satakha Circle are not literate, including 1,480 males and 1,751 females. Rural areas include 2,588 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 643 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 2,984 households, with 2,137 in villages and 847 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Satakha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14,383 | 10,075 | 4,308 |
| ST Male Population | 7,172 | 5,040 | 2,132 |
| ST Female Population | 7,211 | 5,035 | 2,176 |
| Population Density | 109 / km² | 75 / km² | 1,241 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Satakha Circle is about 14,383 people, including 7,172 males and 7,211 females. Around 10,075 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,308 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 109 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 75 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,241 people per sq. km.