A hilly place, Zünheboto is covered by evergreen forests and surrounded by small streams and rivers.

It is home to Satoi Range,[3] surrounded by 10 villages of Satakha sub-division, which is one of the paradise for ornithologists and bird-watchers.

Many endangered species like Blyth's tragopan,[3] kalij pheasant[3] and peacock-pheasant[3] are still seen in this range.

According to the 2011 census, Zünheboto district has a population of 140,757,[1][2] roughly equal to the nation of Saint Lucia.

[6] Today it is home to the Nagaland University whose campus is situated in the village of Lumami in the sub division of Akuluto.