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, the sub-district code of Meluri Block (CD) is 01803. The total area of Meluri Circle is 392 km². Meluri has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.

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 Circle'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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 13,890 people. Includes nearly 7,108 males and 6,782 females. Rural population is about 13,890 people.
  • There are around 2,598 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,318 boys and 1,280 girls.
  • Literate population is about 6,930 people. Non-literate population is around 6,960 people.
  • There are nearly 3,036 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Meluri Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

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

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Meluri Circle is about 13,158 people, including 6,636 males and 6,522 females. Around 13,158 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 35 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 35 people per sq. km.