Peren District, Nagaland
Peren District is an administrative district in the state of Nagaland, India. It is situated about 110 km from Kohima, the state capital of Nagaland. The district headquarters is located at Peren. Zeliang, Zeme, Rongmei, Liangmei and Nagamese are among the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,651 km², including 1,635.00 km² of rural area and 16.00 km² of urban area.
List of Circles in Peren District
Peren District is divided into 7 Circles for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 126 villages under these circles. The table below lists each circle along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Circle | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Athibung | 30 | 397.74 |
| 2 | Jalukie | 25 | 237.90 |
| 3 | Kebai Khelma | 10 | 134.58 |
| 4 | Nsong | 6 | 144.81 |
| 5 | Pedi (Ngwalwa) | 14 | 125.97 |
| 6 | Peren | 15 | 261.05 |
| 7 | Tening | 26 | 348.94 |
Population of Peren District
As per the Census 2011, Peren District has a total population of 95,219 people, consisting of 49,714 males and 45,505 females. There are 18,475 households in the district with an average population density of 58 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 95,219 | 81,429 | 13,790 |
| Male Population | 49,714 | 42,860 | 6,854 |
| Female Population | 45,505 | 38,569 | 6,936 |
| Total Households | 18,475 | 15,615 | 2,860 |
| Population Density | 58 / km² | 50 / km² | 862 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 62,204 literate people and 15,415 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 84,242 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,415 | 13,137 | 2,278 |
| Literate Population | 62,204 | 52,355 | 9,849 |
| Illiterate Population | 33,015 | 29,074 | 3,941 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 84,242 | 73,005 | 11,237 |
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.