Zunheboto Sadar Circle - Zunheboto, Nagaland
Zunheboto Sadar 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. Zunheboto Sadar is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Barpathar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 62.2 km.
The total area of the circle is 129 km², including 117.08 km² rural area and 12.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 961 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Zunheboto Sadar Circle
Zunheboto Sadar Circle has a total of 23 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 | Ashukhumi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Baimbho | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Ghukiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Hekiye | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kawoto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kheshepu | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Kulhopu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Lizu (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Lizu (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Lizu Avigato | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Lizu Naghuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Lochami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Natha (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Natha (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | New Land | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Nikuto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Sheipu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Shotomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Sukhalu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Xukhepu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Yemishe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Yezami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Zungti | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Zunheboto Sadar Circle
As per the Census 2011, Zunheboto Sadar Circle has a total population of 35,977 people, consisting of 18,345 males and 17,632 females. There are 6,703 households in the circle with an average population density of 279 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 6,703 | 2,729 | 3,974 |
| Population Density | 279 / km² | 114 / km² | 1,886 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 27,466 literate people and 4,701 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 33,629 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) | 4,701 | 1,689 | 3,012 |
| Literate Population | 27,466 | 9,055 | 18,411 |
| Illiterate Population | 8,511 | 4,289 | 4,222 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 33,629 | 13,251 | 20,378 |
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.