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, the sub-district code of Zunheboto Sadar Block (CD) is 01772. The total area of Zunheboto Sadar Circle is 129 km², which includes 117.08 km² of rural area and 12.00 km² of urban area. Zunheboto Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asukhomi | N/A | Zunheboto (12 km) |
| 2 | Baimho | N/A | Zunheboto (11 km) |
| 3 | Ghukiye | N/A | Zunheboto (10 km) |
| 4 | Hekiye | N/A | Zunheboto (3 km) |
| 5 | Kawoto | N/A | Zunheboto (2 km) |
| 6 | Kheshepu | N/A | Zunheboto (16 km) |
| 7 | Kulhopu | N/A | Zunheboto (7 km) |
| 8 | Lizu | N/A | Zunheboto (6 km) |
| 9 | Lizu Aviqato | N/A | Zunheboto (7 km) |
| 10 | Lizu Naghuto | N/A | Zunheboto (1 km) |
| 11 | Lochomi | N/A | Zunheboto (16 km) |
| 12 | Natha | N/A | Zunheboto (2 km) |
| 13 | New Land | N/A | Zunheboto (12 km) |
| 14 | Nikuto | N/A | Zunheboto (9 km) |
| 15 | Sheipu | N/A | Zunheboto (5 km) |
| 16 | Shotomi | N/A | Zunheboto (2 km) |
| 17 | Sukhalu | N/A | Zunheboto (6 km) |
| 18 | Xukhepu | N/A | Zunheboto (15 km) |
| 19 | Yemishe | N/A | Zunheboto (10 km) |
| 20 | Yezami | N/A | Zunheboto (25 km) |
| 21 | Zungti | 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Zunheboto Sadar Circle is around 35,977 people. This includes 18,345 males and 17,632 females. Rural population is about 13,344 (6,630 males and 6,714 females), while urban population is nearly 22,633 (11,715 males and 10,918 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,701 of the population, with 2,362 boys and 2,339 girls. Rural areas have 1,689 children, and urban areas have about 3,012 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 27,466 literate people in Zunheboto Sadar Circle, including 14,317 literate males and 13,149 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 9,055 individuals and urban literacy covers around 18,411 people.
- About 8,511 people in Zunheboto Sadar Circle are not literate, including 4,028 males and 4,483 females. Rural areas include 4,289 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 4,222 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 6,703 households, with 2,729 in villages and 3,974 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Zunheboto Sadar 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Zunheboto Sadar Circle is about 33,629 people, including 16,571 males and 17,058 females. Around 13,251 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 20,378 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 279 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 114 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,886 people per sq. km.