Pedi

Pedi is a Town and Circle in Peren District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Pedi Block (CD) is 01851. The total area of Pedi Circle is 126 km². Pedi has a sex ratio of approximately 895 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Pedi Circle

Pedi Circle has a total of 14 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Pedi Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Benreu N/A Peren (32 km)
2Gaili N/A Peren (44 km)
3Hainaikui N/A Jalukie (3 km)
4Heningkunglwa N/A Peren (39 km)
5Heunanbe N/A Jalukie (25 km)
6Kelagim N/A Jalukie (20 km)
7Ngwalwa Hq N/A Jalukie (41 km)
8Ngwalwa Vill N/A Jalukie (22 km)
9Pedi N/A Peren (22 km)
10Poilwa N/A Peren (61 km)
11Poilwa Namci N/A Jalukie (60 km)
12Poilwa Namdi N/A Jalukie (3 km)
13Punglwa N/A Peren (50 km)
14Punglwa B N/A Jalukie (30 km)

Population of Pedi Circle

The population profile of Pedi Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Pedi Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 10,105 10,105 N/A
Male Population 5,330 5,330 N/A
Female Population 4,775 4,775 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,596 1,596 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 805 805 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 791 791 N/A
Literate Population 6,459 6,459 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,717 3,717 N/A
Literate Female Population 2,742 2,742 N/A
Illiterate Population 3,646 3,646 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 1,613 1,613 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 2,033 2,033 N/A
Total Households 2,153 2,153 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 10,105 people. Includes nearly 5,330 males and 4,775 females. Rural population is about 10,105 people.
  • There are around 1,596 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 805 boys and 791 girls.
  • Literate population is about 6,459 people. Non-literate population is around 3,646 people.
  • There are nearly 2,153 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Pedi Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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 8,868 8,868 N/A
ST Male Population 4,598 4,598 N/A
ST Female Population 4,270 4,270 N/A
Population Density 80 / km² 80 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Pedi Circle is about 8,868 people, including 4,598 males and 4,270 females. Around 8,868 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 80 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 80 people per sq. km.