Peren
Peren is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Peren district is 1,651 km², which includes 1,635.00 km² of rural area and 16.00 km² of urban area. There are about 102 villages in Peren district.
For administrative convenience, Peren district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 7 circles in Peren district. Here is the list of all Peren Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Peren District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athibung | 398 | 13,950 |
| 2 | Jalukie | 238 | 28,391 |
| 3 | Kebai Khelma | 135 | 3,012 |
| 4 | Nsong | 145 | 5,200 |
| 5 | Pedi | 126 | 10,105 |
| 6 | Peren | 261 | 8,697 |
| 7 | Tening | 349 | 25,864 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Athibung is the largest circle in peren district, covering an area of 397.74 km², while Pedi (Ngwalwa) is the smallest circle in the district, with an area of 125.97 km². Jalukie is the most populous, whereas Kebai Khelma is the least populous circle in peren district.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Athibung | Jalukie |
| Smallest Tehsil | Pedi (Ngwalwa) | Pedi (Ngwalwa) |
Population of Peren District
The population of Peren offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Peren, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95,219 | 81,429 | 13,790 |
| Total Male Population | 49,714 | 42,860 | 6,854 |
| Total Female Population | 45,505 | 38,569 | 6,936 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,415 | 13,137 | 2,278 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,967 | 6,835 | 1,132 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,448 | 6,302 | 1,146 |
| Literate Population | 62,204 | 52,355 | 9,849 |
| Literate Male Population | 34,584 | 29,400 | 5,184 |
| Literate Female Population | 27,620 | 22,955 | 4,665 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,015 | 29,074 | 3,941 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 15,130 | 13,460 | 1,670 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 17,885 | 15,614 | 2,271 |
| Households | 18,475 | 15,615 | 2,860 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Peren district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Peren district is 95,219, including 49,714 males and 45,505 females. In rural areas, it is 81,429, including 42,860 males and 38,569 females. In urban areas, it is 13,790, including 6,854 males and 6,936 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Peren district is 15,415, including 7,967 boys and 7,448 girls. In rural areas, it is 13,137, including 6,835 boys and 6,302 girls. In urban areas, it is 2,278, including 1,132 boys and 1,146 girls.
- Literate population in Peren district is around 62,204, including 34,584 males and 27,620 females. In rural areas, it is 52,355, including 29,400 males and 22,955 females. In urban areas, it is 9,849, including 5,184 males and 4,665 females.
- Illiterate population in Peren district is about 33,015, including 15,130 males and 17,885 females. In rural areas, it is 29,074, including 13,460 males and 15,614 females. In urban areas, it is 3,941, including 1,670 males and 2,271 females.
- There are about 18,475 households in Peren district, including 15,615 in rural areas and 2,860 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Peren. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 84,242 | 73,005 | 11,237 |
| ST Male Population | 43,488 | 38,021 | 5,467 |
| ST Female Population | 40,754 | 34,984 | 5,770 |
| Population Density | 58 / km² | 50 / km² | 862 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Peren district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Peren district is about 84,242, including 43,488 males and 40,754 females. In rural areas, it is 73,005, including 38,021 males and 34,984 females. In urban areas, it is 11,237, including 5,467 males and 5,770 females.
- Overall population density of Peren district is around 58 people per km². Rural areas have about 50 people per km². Urban areas have about 862 people per km².