Peren Circle - Nagaland
Peren 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. Peren is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Dhansiri, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.
The total area of the circle is 261 km², including 257.05 km² rural area and 4.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 1001 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Peren Circle
Peren Circle has a total of 15 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 | Benrue | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Deukoram | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Kendung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Kenjanglwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kipeujang (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 6 | Mpai | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 7 | Mpai Namci | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Mpai Old And New | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Ndunglwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | New Puilwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Old Puilwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Peletkie | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Peren (New) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Peren (Old) | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Peren Namdi (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
Population of Peren Circle
As per the Census 2011, Peren Circle has a total population of 8,697 people, consisting of 4,345 males and 4,352 females. There are 1,847 households in the circle with an average population density of 33 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 1,847 | 820 | 1,027 |
| Population Density | 33 / km² | 14 / km² | 1,271 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 5,789 literate people and 1,671 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 7,959 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) | 1,671 | 815 | 856 |
| Literate Population | 5,789 | 2,058 | 3,731 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,908 | 1,555 | 1,353 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 7,959 | 3,502 | 4,457 |
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.