Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle - Peren, Nagaland
Pedi (Ngwalwa) is an administrative circle in the Peren district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and forms part of the district's rural administration. The nearest railway station is situated at Rangapahar, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 27.4 km.
According to the 2011 Census, the total area of the circle was 126 km². The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle
Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle has a total of 14 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gaili | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Gaili Namdi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Hainaikui (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 4 | Heningkunglwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Heunanbe (Ur) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kelagim (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Ngwalwa Hq | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Ngwalwa Vill. | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Pedi | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Poilwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Poilwa Namci | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Poilwa Namdi (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Punglwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Punglwa 'B' (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle
According to the 2011 Census, Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle had a total population of 10,105 people living in 2,153 households. The population comprised 5,330 males and 4,775 females, with an average population density of 80 people per km². The table below provides a rural-urban comparison of these statistics.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,105 | 10,105 | 0 |
| Male Population | 5,330 | 5,330 | 0 |
| Female Population | 4,775 | 4,775 | 0 |
| Total Households | 2,153 | 2,153 | 0 |
| Population Density | 80 / km² | 80 / km² | 0 / km² |
Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle had 6,459 literate people and 1,596 children in the 0–6 age group. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8,868. The table below presents their rural and urban distribution.
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,596 | 1,596 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 6,459 | 6,459 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 3,646 | 3,646 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 8,868 | 8,868 | 0 |
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.