Suruhuto Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Suruhuto 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. Suruhuto is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Kharikatia, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 108 km², including 108.18 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 936 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Suruhuto Circle
Suruhuto Circle has a total of 21 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 | Aichi Saghami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Asuto Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kholeboto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khuniho | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kitahu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kiyetha | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kuhishi B | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Kumishi A | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Lithsami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Naltoqa | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 11 | Phuye (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Phuye (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Sapotimi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Suruhuto Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Surumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Tazuhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Tichipami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Tuzuhu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Vedami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Yehemi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Zhekutoi | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Suruhuto Circle
As per the Census 2011, Suruhuto Circle has a total population of 13,957 people, consisting of 7,209 males and 6,748 females. There are 2,782 households in the circle with an average population density of 129 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,957 | 13,957 | 0 |
| Male Population | 7,209 | 7,209 | 0 |
| Female Population | 6,748 | 6,748 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,782 | 2,782 | 0 |
| Population Density | 129 / km² | 129 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 9,978 literate people and 1,957 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 13,682 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) | 1,957 | 1,957 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 9,978 | 9,978 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,979 | 3,979 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 13,682 | 13,682 | 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.