Leshemi village, Zuketsa block | Pincode 797107

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Leshemi is a village in Zuketsa mandal, Phek district, Nagaland, with a population of 1,877 across 353 households. The village has a literacy rate of 78.7% and is located at coordinates 25.533°N, 94.233°E.

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LGD code: 267878
Pincode: 797107
Post office: Pfutsero
Population: 1,877
Households: 353
Literacy rate: 78.7%
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂
Workers: 1,173
Distance to district centre: 28 km
Distance to Kohima: 20 km
Distance to Kolkata: 681 km
Nearest railway station: Molvom · 45 km
Nearest hospital / PHC: Zuketsa Hospital · <1 km

Census 2011 · in context

How Leshemi compares

By population, Leshemi ranks #1 of 5 villages in Zuketsa mandal — the largest.

Literacy rate

78.7%

+4.3% vs mandal average

Leshemi: 78.7%
Zuketsa mandal: 74.4%
Phek district: 64.8%

Sex ratio

♀ per 1000 ♂

939

−3 vs mandal average

Leshemi: 939
Zuketsa mandal: 942

Household size

people per home

5.3

Same as the mandal average

Leshemi: 5.3
Zuketsa mandal: 5.3

Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district aggregates).

Leshemi at a glance

Leshemi is a village of 1,877 people in 353 households (Census 2011) in Zuketsa block, Phek district, Nagaland, the largest of 5 villages in Zuketsa block. Literacy is 79%, 4 points above the block average of 74% and the sex ratio is 939 women per 1,000 men. It lies 28 km from the Phek district centre, 53 km from Hungpung, the nearest town, 45 km from Molvom railway station (straight-line distances). The pincode is 797107, served by Pfutsero post office; the LGD village code is 267878. The nearest hospital or health centre is Zuketsa Hospital, <1 km away. The village votes in Pfutsero assembly constituency, represented by MLA Dr.Neisatuo Mero. The population is estimated at 2,213 in 2026, up 18% since the 2011 Census.

Nearby villages compared

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village	Population	Literacy	Distance
Leshemi · this village	1,877	79%	—
Zuketsa · Zuketsa	555	75%	0.6 km N
Lasumi · Zuketsa	1,048	70%	0.7 km NE
Zapami · Zuketsa	1,308	75%	1.4 km E
Kami · Pfutsero	1,239	87%	3.7 km E
Lekromi · Pfutsero	950	47%	4.2 km E
Tungjoy · Paomata	5,988	51%	5.4 km S

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Amenities · Census 2011 village directory · Leshemi

Treated tap water: No
Untreated tap water: Yes
Well water: Yes
Hand pump: No
Tube well / borewell: No
Electricity for homes: Yes
Electricity for farms: No
Power hours (summer): 16
Power hours (winter): 12
Primary school: 1
Middle school: 0
Secondary school: 0
Senior secondary: 0
Degree college: 0
Primary health centre: 0
Health sub-centre: 0
Community health centre: 0
Dispensary: 0
Veterinary hospital: 0
Post office: No
Sub post office: No
Commercial bank: No
Cooperative bank: No
ATM: No
Public bus service: Yes
Private bus service: No
Railway station: No
Pucca (paved) road: Yes
Anganwadi centre: Yes
ASHA worker: Yes
Fair-price shop: No
Mandi / regular market: No
Weekly haat: No
Nearest statutory town: PFUTSERO
Distance to nearest town (km): 14
Distance to district HQ (km): 85
Distance to sub-district HQ (km): 1
All-weather road: Yes
Total area (ha): 0
Irrigated area (ha): 0
Forest area (ha): 0

Source: Census of India 2011, Village Directory. Facilities may have changed since.

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Key facts — Leshemi

LGD code: 267878
Pincode: 797107
Post office: Pfutsero
Population (Census 2011): 1,877
Population (projected 2026): 2,213
Households: 353
Sex ratio (per 1,000 males): 939
Literacy rate: 78.7%
Coordinates: 25.53276°N, 94.23272°E
Lok Sabha constituency: Nagaland
Vidhan Sabha constituency: Pfutsero
Member of Parliament: S. Supongmeren Jamir
Member of Legislative Assembly: Dr.Neisatuo Mero
Block / Mandal: Zuketsa

Demographics — Census 2011 + 2026 estimate + NFHS-5

Population, education, health & sanitation

India's last full census was 2011 · 2026 figures are RGI projections · NFHS-5 (2019-21) covers the Phek district level

Then & Now

Leshemi — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011

1,877

Census 2011 baseline

+17.9%

Population · 2026

2,213

RGI / state CAGR projection

Households · 2011

353

Census 2011 baseline

+17.8%

Households · 2026

416

RGI / state CAGR projection

2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.

Census 2011

Canonical baseline · last full census · village-level

Population: 1,877Census 2011
Households: 353Census 2011
Literacy rate: 78.7%Census 2011
Sex ratio: 939 ♀/1000♂Census 2011

2026 estimate

Projected from 2011 + state CAGR · live ECI electorate

Est. population: 2,2132026 proj. · +17.9% vs 2011
Est. households: 4162026 projection
Active job cards: 38,087MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
HHs worked (FY): 8,620MGNREGA · district · Feb 2024-2025
State electorate: 13,11,391ECI Lok Sabha 2024 final roll

NFHS-5 (2019-21)

National Family Health Survey · district overlay

Sex ratio @ birth: 880NFHS-5 district
Female literacy: 85.8%NFHS-5 district
Electricity: 99.4%NFHS-5 district
Improved sanitation: 90.1%NFHS-5 district
Children vaccinated: —NFHS-5 district
Anaemia (women): 30.0%NFHS-5 district

Post-2011 updates

Central-government dashboards · sourced from data.gov.in · refreshed when the ministry publishes

Tap water at homedistrict level: 81.5%Jal Jeevan Mission · Dec 2023 · Phek district
Rural houses builtdistrict level: 27,409PMAY-G · 27,409 of 48,830 sanctioned · Mar 2025 · Phek district
Toilets builtdistrict level: 20,448Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin · Dec 2023 · Phek district

Sources: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India (Census 2011 + Population Projections 2011-2036) · International Institute for Population Sciences (NFHS-5) · Election Commission of India · data.gov.in (Jal Jeevan Mission, PMAY-G, SBM-G dashboards). Projections may differ from on-the-ground reality by ±20% for individual villages. An asterisk next to a sex-ratio value (—*) flags a Census 2011 figure outside the plausible range of 300–2000 ♀/1000♂; the underlying source row is suppressed pending review.

Boundary & surroundings

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Getting there

How to reach Leshemi

Mandal centre

Zuketsa · ≈ under 1 km

Directions

District centre

Phek · ≈ 28 km

≈ 57 min by car · 1 h 8 min by bike

Directions

Nearest town · 10,785 people

Hungpung · ≈ 53 km

≈ 1 h 49 min by car · 2 h 10 min by bike

Directions

Distance to cities · straight line

Kohima20 kmcapital
Kolkata681 km
Delhi1718 km
Hyderabad1862 km

Nearest by kind · anywhere in the region

Railway stationMolvom45 km
Bus stopMao10 km
Hospital / PHCZuketsa Hospital<1 km
ATM / bankSBI - Lerie Br19 km
Petrol pumpSKV Petrol Pump20 km
CollegeModern Christian College18 km
Police stationTourist Registration Checkpoint10 km

Places of worship · within 5 km

Temples & shrines near Leshemi

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🛕Zapami Baptist ChurchTemple1.5 km ↗

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What is the pincode of Leshemi?

The pincode of Leshemi, Zuketsa block, Phek district, Nagaland is 797107. The post office is Pfutsero.

Which post office delivers to Leshemi?

Mail for Leshemi is delivered through Pfutsero post office, pincode 797107, in Zuketsa block, Phek district. Use the full village name and the pincode on envelopes and courier forms.

In which district is Leshemi located?

Leshemi is a village in Zuketsa block of Phek district, Nagaland, India.

What is the population of Leshemi as per Census 2011?

As per the 2011 Census, Leshemi village has a population of 1,877 across 353 households.

Which Lok Sabha constituency is Leshemi in?

Leshemi falls under the Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency (PC #1) of Nagaland.

Which Vidhan Sabha (assembly) constituency is Leshemi in?

Leshemi falls under the Pfutsero assembly constituency (AC #16) of Nagaland.

What is the literacy rate in Leshemi?

The Census 2011 literacy rate for Leshemi village is 78.7%.

What is the sex ratio in Leshemi?

The Census 2011 sex ratio for Leshemi village is 939 females per 1,000 males.

What government schemes are applicable for residents of Leshemi?

12 schemes currently match residents of Leshemi, including Chief Minister's Health Insurance Scheme (CMHIS), Nagaland, Widow Pension Scheme (Nagaland), Atal Pension Yojana (APY). Eligibility, benefits, and apply links are listed on the village page.

How far is Leshemi from Phek district centre?

Leshemi is approximately 28 km (straight-line) from the centre of Phek district. See "How to reach" on the village page for directions.

What is the LGD code of Leshemi?

The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Leshemi village is 267878.

Which is the nearest town to Leshemi?

Hungpung (population 10,785, Census 2011) is the nearest large settlement, about 53 km from Leshemi in a straight line.

How big is Leshemi compared to other villages in Zuketsa block?

Leshemi ranks 1 of 5 villages in Zuketsa block by Census 2011 population (1,877 residents) — it is the largest village in the block.

How far is Leshemi from Kohima?

Leshemi is about 20 km from Kohima in a straight line (the state capital of Nagaland); by road expect roughly 26 km.

How far is Leshemi from Kolkata?

Leshemi is about 681 km from Kolkata in a straight line; by road expect roughly 885 km.

Which is the nearest railway station to Leshemi?

Molvom is the nearest railway station to Leshemi, about 45 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 58 km.

Which is the nearest bus stop to Leshemi?

Mao is the nearest bus stop to Leshemi, about 10 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 13 km.

Which is the nearest hospital or health centre to Leshemi?

Zuketsa Hospital is the nearest hospital or health centre to Leshemi, under 1 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 1 km.

Which is the nearest ATM or bank to Leshemi?

SBI - Lerie Br is the nearest ATM or bank to Leshemi, about 19 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 25 km.

Which is the nearest petrol pump to Leshemi?

SKV Petrol Pump is the nearest petrol pump to Leshemi, about 20 km away in a straight line (OpenStreetMap). By road expect roughly 26 km.

Who is the MLA of Leshemi?

Leshemi falls under Pfutsero assembly constituency (AC 16). The sitting MLA is Dr.Neisatuo Mero (IND).

Who is the MP for Leshemi?

Leshemi is in Nagaland Lok Sabha constituency. The sitting Member of Parliament is S. Supongmeren Jamir (INC).

What is the population of Leshemi in 2026?

Leshemi is estimated at 2,213 people in 2026, up about 18% from 1,877 in the 2011 Census (projection from the state growth rate; the next Census will replace it).

Which agro-climatic zone is Leshemi in?

Nagaland falls in the Eastern Himalayan zone (high rainfall; rice, tea, jute, horticulture) of the ICAR classification; Leshemi in Phek district shares that zone's cropping pattern and rainfall regime.

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Sources & freshness

Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
Village directory: Local Government Directory, record updated 2026-05-09
Mandi prices: Agmarknet via data.gov.in, 2026-09-09
Weather: OpenWeatherMap / Open-Meteo, live
Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)