Zunheboto has produced several notable figures in Naga politics, history, and culture.
* **Isak Chishi Swu:** Prominent Naga nationalist leader and co-founder of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM). * **Hokishe Sema:** Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and former Governor of Himachal Pradesh, a highly respected political figure. * **K. L. Chishi:** Former Chief Minister of Nagaland and veteran politician. * **Tokheho Yepthomi:** Prominent politician and former Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) representing Nagaland.
