Phek Sadar Circle - Phek, Nagaland
Phek Sadar is an administrative circle in the Phek district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Phek Sadar is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Khotkhoti, while the nearest airport is Dimapur Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 59.0 km.
The total area of the circle is 327 km², including 322.40 km² rural area and 4.85 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 867 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Phek Sadar Circle
Phek Sadar Circle has a total of 20 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chosaba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Ketsapo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Khutsokhuno | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Khuzami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Kizari | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Kotisi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Lanezho | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Losami | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Losami Junction (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 10 | Losatephe | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Lozaphunu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Metsali | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Old Phek | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Phek Basa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | Phek Village | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 16 | Satheri | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Sohomi | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Sothotse | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Surhoba | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Tezatse | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Phek Sadar Circle
As per the Census 2011, Phek Sadar Circle has a total population of 27,407 people, consisting of 14,672 males and 12,735 females. There are 6,091 households in the circle with an average population density of 84 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | 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 |
| Total Households | 6,091 | 3,217 | 2,874 |
| Population Density | 84 / km² | 41 / km² | 2,929 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 19,506 literate people and 4,229 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 24,755 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,229 | 2,172 | 2,057 |
| Literate Population | 19,506 | 8,685 | 10,821 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,901 | 4,518 | 3,383 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 24,755 | 12,989 | 11,766 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.