Phek Sadar

Phek Sadar 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 Phek Sadar Block (CD) is 01801. Total area of phek sadar circle is 327 km² including 322.40 km² rural area and 4.85 km² urban area. Phek Sadar circle has a population of 27,407 peoples, out of which urban population is 14,204 while rural population is 13,203. Phek Sadar has a sex ratio of approximately 867 females for every 1,000 males. Phek Sadar circle has a population density of 83.75 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 6,091 houses in the sub-district, including 2,874 urban houses and 3,217 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 71.17% population of phek sadar circle is literate, out of which 76.45% males and 65.09% females are literate.

List of Villages in Phek Sadar Circle

Phek Sadar Circle has a total of 15 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 Phek Sadar Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chosaba N/A Phek (4 km)
2Ketsapo N/A Phek (13 km)
3Kizari N/A Phek (50 km)
4Kotisu N/A Phek (37 km)
5Lanyezho N/A Phek (22 km)
6Losami N/A Phek (18 km)
7Losami Junction N/A Phek (24 km)
8Lozaphuhu N/A Phek (14 km)
9Phek Basa N/A Phek (13 km)
10Phek Old Town N/A Phek (9 km)
11Phek Village N/A Phek (9 km)
12Satheri N/A Phek (3 km)
13Sohomi N/A Phek (17 km)
14Surhoba N/A Phek (10 km)
15Tezatse N/A Phek (54 km)

Population of Phek Sadar Circle

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

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 27,407 13,203 14,204
Male Population 14,672 6,697 7,975
Female Population 12,735 6,506 6,229
Child Population (Age 0–6) 4,229 2,172 2,057
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,176 1,136 1,040
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,053 1,036 1,017
Literate Population 19,506 8,685 10,821
Literate Male Population 11,217 4,762 6,455
Literate Female Population 8,289 3,923 4,366
Illiterate Population 7,901 4,518 3,383
Illiterate Male Population 3,455 1,935 1,520
Illiterate Female Population 4,446 2,583 1,863
Total Households 6,091 3,217 2,874

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Phek Sadar 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 24,755 12,989 11,766
ST Male Population 12,667 6,555 6,112
ST Female Population 12,088 6,434 5,654
Population Density 84 / km² 41 / km² 2,929 / km²