Phek
Phek is a district in the Nagaland State of India. The total area of Phek district is 2,026 km², which includes 2,013.15 km² of rural area and 12.85 km² of urban area. There are about 117 villages in Phek district.
For administrative convenience, Phek district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
Phokhungri is the largest circle in phek district covering area of 450.25 km² while Khezhakeno is the smallest circle in phek district covering area of 18.29 km². Pfutsero is the most populous whereas Phokhungri is the least populous circle in phek district. There are 14 circles in Phek district. Here is the list of all Phek Circles / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Circles in Phek District
| # | Circle (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chetheba | 95 | 16,881 |
| 2 | Chizami | 79 | 10,274 |
| 3 | Chozuba | 76 | 14,836 |
| 4 | Khezhakeno | 18 | 3,810 |
| 5 | Khuza | 70 | 4,007 |
| 6 | Meluri | 392 | 13,890 |
| 7 | Pfutsero | 124 | 31,229 |
| 8 | Phek Sadar | 327 | 27,407 |
| 9 | Phokhungri | 450 | 3,611 |
| 10 | Phor | 139 | 5,117 |
| 11 | Razieba | 40 | 6,505 |
| 12 | Sakraba | 76 | 9,241 |
| 13 | Sekruzu | 100 | 11,366 |
| 14 | Zuketsa | 41 | 5,244 |
Population of Phek District
The population of Phek offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Phek, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,63,418 | 1,38,843 | 24,575 |
| Total Male Population | 83,743 | 70,529 | 13,214 |
| Total Female Population | 79,675 | 68,314 | 11,361 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 27,752 | 24,310 | 3,442 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 14,505 | 12,754 | 1,751 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 13,247 | 11,556 | 1,691 |
| Literate Population | 1,05,893 | 87,233 | 18,660 |
| Literate Male Population | 57,926 | 47,337 | 10,589 |
| Literate Female Population | 47,967 | 39,896 | 8,071 |
| Illiterate Population | 57,525 | 51,610 | 5,915 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 25,817 | 23,192 | 2,625 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 31,708 | 28,418 | 3,290 |
| Households | 36,639 | 31,582 | 5,057 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Phek district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Phek district is 1,63,418, including 83,743 males and 79,675 females. In rural areas, it is 1,38,843, including 70,529 males and 68,314 females. In urban areas, it is 24,575, including 13,214 males and 11,361 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Phek district is 27,752, including 14,505 boys and 13,247 girls. In rural areas, it is 24,310, including 12,754 boys and 11,556 girls. In urban areas, it is 3,442, including 1,751 boys and 1,691 girls.
- Literate population in Phek district is around 1,05,893, including 57,926 males and 47,967 females. In rural areas, it is 87,233, including 47,337 males and 39,896 females. In urban areas, it is 18,660, including 10,589 males and 8,071 females.
- Illiterate population in Phek district is about 57,525, including 25,817 males and 31,708 females. In rural areas, it is 51,610, including 23,192 males and 28,418 females. In urban areas, it is 5,915, including 2,625 males and 3,290 females.
- There are about 36,639 households in Phek district, including 31,582 in rural areas and 5,057 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Phek. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| 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 | 1,57,146 | 1,36,351 | 20,795 |
| ST Male Population | 79,536 | 68,920 | 10,616 |
| ST Female Population | 77,610 | 67,431 | 10,179 |
| Population Density | 81 / km² | 69 / km² | 1,912 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Phek district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Phek district is about 1,57,146, including 79,536 males and 77,610 females. In rural areas, it is 1,36,351, including 68,920 males and 67,431 females. In urban areas, it is 20,795, including 10,616 males and 10,179 females.
- Overall population density of Phek district is around 81 people per km². Rural areas have about 69 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,912 people per km².