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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Satakha 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 55.6 km.
The total area of the circle is 138 km², including 134.47 km² rural area and 4.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 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
As per the Census 2011, Satakha Circle has a total population of 15,103 people, consisting of 7,796 males and 7,307 females. There are 2,984 households in the circle with an average population density of 109 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 11,872 literate people and 1,930 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 14,383 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| 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.