Satakha Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Satakha 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 Naojan, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 138 km², including 134.47 km² of rural area and 4.00 km² of urban area. The sex ratio was 937 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Satakha Circle
Satakha Circle has a total of 24 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 | Aghuhito S/Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ghukhuyi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Hoishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khukiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kilo (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kivikhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kiyekhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Lukhai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Momi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Nunumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Satakha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Satakha Hq. (Ct) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Satakha Vill | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 14 | Shena New | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Shena Old | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Shoipu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Shoixe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Sukhai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | T Nasami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Ustomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Vishepu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Xanuboto S/Comp. | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 23 | Xuivi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Zhekiye | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Satakha Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Satakha Circle had a total population of 15,103 people living in 2,984 households. The population comprised 7,796 males and 7,307 females, with an average population density of 109 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 2,984 | 2,137 | 847 |
| Population Density | 109 / km² | 75 / km² | 1,241 / km² |
Satakha Circle had 11,872 literate people and 1,930 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14,383. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,930 | 1,401 | 529 |
| Literate Population | 11,872 | 7,551 | 4,321 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,231 | 2,588 | 643 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 14,383 | 10,075 | 4,308 |
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.