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 is a key part of the district's rural administration. Pedi (Ngwalwa) is the main town for most villages within the circle. 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.
The total area of the circle is 126 km², including 125.97 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 895 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
As per the Census 2011, Pedi (Ngwalwa) Circle has a total population of 10,105 people, consisting of 5,330 males and 4,775 females. There are 2,153 households in the circle with an average population density of 80 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| 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 |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 6,459 literate people and 1,596 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 8,868 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| 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.