Phek
Phek is a district in the Nagaland State of India. Total area of Phek is 2,026 km² including 2,013.15 km² rural area and 12.85 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Phek has a population of 1,63,418 peoples, out of which urban population is 24,575 while rural population is 1,38,843. Phek has a sex ratio of approximately 951 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 80.66 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 36,639 houses in the district, including 5,057 urban houses and 31,582 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 117 villages in phek district.
The Phek district is further divided in to Circles / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit 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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |