Peren
Peren 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 Peren Block (CD) is 01857. The total area of Peren Circle is 261 km², which includes 257.05 km² of rural area and 4.00 km² of urban area. Peren has a sex ratio of approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Peren Circle
Peren Circle has a total of 9 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 Peren Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kendung | N/A | Peren Town (33 km) |
| 2 | Kipeujang | N/A | Peren Town (30 km) |
| 3 | Mpai | N/A | Peren Town (25 km) |
| 4 | Ndunglwa | N/A | Peren Town (15 km) |
| 5 | New Puilwa | N/A | Peren Town (25 km) |
| 6 | Old Puilwa | N/A | Peren Town (17 km) |
| 7 | Peletkie | N/A | Peren (7 km) |
| 8 | Peren | N/A | Peren (13 km) |
| 9 | Peren Namdi | N/A | Peren Town (5 km) |
Population of Peren Circle
The population profile of Peren 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 Peren 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 | 8,697 | 3,613 | 5,084 |
| Male Population | 4,345 | 1,807 | 2,538 |
| Female Population | 4,352 | 1,806 | 2,546 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 1,671 | 815 | 856 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 834 | 409 | 425 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 837 | 406 | 431 |
| Literate Population | 5,789 | 2,058 | 3,731 |
| Literate Male Population | 3,137 | 1,166 | 1,971 |
| Literate Female Population | 2,652 | 892 | 1,760 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,908 | 1,555 | 1,353 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 1,208 | 641 | 567 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 1,700 | 914 | 786 |
| Total Households | 1,847 | 820 | 1,027 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Peren Circle is around 8,697 people. This includes 4,345 males and 4,352 females. Rural population is about 3,613 (1,807 males and 1,806 females), while urban population is nearly 5,084 (2,538 males and 2,546 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 1,671 of the population, with 834 boys and 837 girls. Rural areas have 815 children, and urban areas have about 856 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 5,789 literate people in Peren Circle, including 3,137 literate males and 2,652 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 2,058 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,731 people.
- About 2,908 people in Peren Circle are not literate, including 1,208 males and 1,700 females. Rural areas include 1,555 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 1,353 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 1,847 households, with 820 in villages and 1,027 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Peren 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 | 7,959 | 3,502 | 4,457 |
| ST Male Population | 3,953 | 1,751 | 2,202 |
| ST Female Population | 4,006 | 1,751 | 2,255 |
| Population Density | 33 / km² | 14 / km² | 1,271 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Peren Circle is about 7,959 people, including 3,953 males and 4,006 females. Around 3,502 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 4,457 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 33 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 14 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,271 people per sq. km.