Zunheboto Sadar

Zunheboto Sadar 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 Zunheboto Sadar Block (CD) is 01772. Total area of zunheboto sadar circle is 129 km² including 117.08 km² rural area and 12.00 km² urban area. Zunheboto Sadar circle has a population of 35,977 peoples, out of which urban population is 22,633 while rural population is 13,344. Zunheboto Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females for every 1,000 males. Zunheboto Sadar circle has a population density of 278.7 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,703 houses in the sub-district, including 3,974 urban houses and 2,729 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 76.34% population of zunheboto sadar circle is literate, out of which 78.04% males and 74.57% females are literate.

List of Villages in Zunheboto Sadar Circle

Zunheboto Sadar Circle has a total of 21 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 Zunheboto Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Asukhomi N/A Zunheboto (12 km)
2Baimho N/A Zunheboto (11 km)
3Ghukiye N/A Zunheboto (10 km)
4Hekiye N/A Zunheboto (3 km)
5Kawoto N/A Zunheboto (2 km)
6Kheshepu N/A Zunheboto (16 km)
7Kulhopu N/A Zunheboto (7 km)
8Lizu N/A Zunheboto (6 km)
9Lizu Aviqato N/A Zunheboto (7 km)
10Lizu Naghuto N/A Zunheboto (1 km)
11Lochomi N/A Zunheboto (16 km)
12Natha N/A Zunheboto (2 km)
13New Land N/A Zunheboto (12 km)
14Nikuto N/A Zunheboto (9 km)
15Sheipu N/A Zunheboto (5 km)
16Shotomi N/A Zunheboto (2 km)
17Sukhalu N/A Zunheboto (6 km)
18Xukhepu N/A Zunheboto (15 km)
19Yemishe N/A Zunheboto (10 km)
20Yezami N/A Zunheboto (25 km)
21Zungti N/A Zunheboto (7 km)

Population of Zunheboto Sadar Circle

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 35,977 13,344 22,633
Male Population 18,345 6,630 11,715
Female Population 17,632 6,714 10,918
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,701 1,689 3,012
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,362 885 1,477
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,339 804 1,535
Literate Population 27,466 9,055 18,411
Literate Male Population 14,317 4,602 9,715
Literate Female Population 13,149 4,453 8,696
Illiterate Population 8,511 4,289 4,222
Illiterate Male Population 4,028 2,028 2,000
Illiterate Female Population 4,483 2,261 2,222
Total Households 6,703 2,729 3,974

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Zunheboto Sadar 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.

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 33,629 13,251 20,378
ST Male Population 16,571 6,578 9,993
ST Female Population 17,058 6,673 10,385
Population Density 279 / km² 114 / km² 1,886 / km²