Meluri

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.

List of Villages in Meluri Circle

Meluri Circle has a total of 13 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 Meluri Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Akhegwo N/A Phek (27 km)
2Akhegwo Junction N/A Phek (27 km)
3Akhen N/A Phek (125 km)
4Kanjang N/A Phek (84 km)
5Khumiasu N/A Phek (66 km)
6Kukhegwo N/A Phek (27 km)
7Lephori N/A Phek (66 km)
8Matikhru N/A Phek (32 km)
9Meluri Hq N/A Phek (66 km)
10Meluri Village N/A Phek (66 km)
11Mollen N/A Pfutsero (131 km)
12New Akhegwo N/A Phek (66 km)
13Reguri N/A Phek (127 km)

Population of Meluri Circle

The population profile of Meluri 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 Meluri's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 13,890 13,890 N/A
Male Population 7,108 7,108 N/A
Female Population 6,782 6,782 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,598 2,598 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,318 1,318 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,280 1,280 N/A
Literate Population 6,930 6,930 N/A
Literate Male Population 3,917 3,917 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,013 3,013 N/A
Illiterate Population 6,960 6,960 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 3,191 3,191 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 3,769 3,769 N/A
Total Households 3,036 3,036 N/A

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Meluri Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.

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 13,158 13,158 N/A
ST Male Population 6,636 6,636 N/A
ST Female Population 6,522 6,522 N/A
Population Density 35 / km² 35 / km² N/A