Meluri is a Town and Circle in Phek 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 information the sub-district code of Meluri Block (CD) is 01803. Total area of meluri circle is 392 km². Meluri circle has a population of 13,890 peoples. Meluri circle has a population density of 35.43 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 3,036 houses in the sub-district.
When it comes to literacy, 49.89% population of meluri circle is literate, out of which 55.11% males and 44.43% females are literate. There are about 13 villages in meluri circle, which you can browse from meluri circle villages list (along with gram panchayat & nearest town information) below.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akhegwo | N/A | Phek (27 km) |
| 2 | Akhegwo Junction | N/A | Phek (27 km) |
| 3 | Akhen | N/A | Phek (125 km) |
| 4 | Kanjang | N/A | Phek (84 km) |
| 5 | Khumiasu | N/A | Phek (66 km) |
| 6 | Kukhegwo | N/A | Phek (27 km) |
| 7 | Lephori | N/A | Phek (66 km) |
| 8 | Matikhru | N/A | Phek (32 km) |
| 9 | Meluri Hq | N/A | Phek (66 km) |
| 10 | Meluri Village | N/A | Phek (66 km) |
| 11 | Mollen | N/A | Pfutsero (131 km) |
| 12 | New Akhegwo | N/A | Phek (66 km) |
| 13 | Reguri | N/A | Phek (127 km) |
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,890 | N/A | 13,890 |
| Male Population | 7,108 | N/A | 7,108 |
| Female Population | 6,782 | N/A | 6,782 |
| Population Density | 35 / km² | N/A | 35 / km² |
| Sub-District Overview | |
| Sub-District (Hindi) : | Meluri (मेलूरी) |
| District : | Phek |
| State / UT : | Nagaland |
| Total Area : | 392 km² |
| Total Population : | 13,890 |
| Density : | 35/km² |
| Total Villages : | 13 |
| Total Population | Villages in Meluri Circle |
| less Than 200 | 2 |
| 200 - 499 | 4 |
| 500 - 999 | 3 |
| 1000 - 1999 | 2 |
| 2000 - 4999 | 1 |
| 5000 - 9999 | 1 |
| 10000 and above | N/A |
| Related Pages |
| List of Circles in Phek |
| List of Districts in Nagaland |
* All survey data is based on Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, 2015 (censusindia.gov.in). Open Government Data Platform India.