Phokhungri

Phokhungri 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 Phokhungri Block (CD) is 01805. The total area of Phokhungri Circle is 450 km². Phokhungri has a sex ratio of approximately 954 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Phokhungri Circle

Phokhungri Circle has a total of 11 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 Phokhungri Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Avankhu N/A Phek (290 km)
2Laruri N/A Phek (215 km)
3Letsam N/A Phek (198 km)
4Mokie N/A Phek (151 km)
5New Thewati N/A Phek (180 km)
6Old Thewati N/A Phek (225 km)
7Phokhungri Hq N/A Phek (181 km)
8Phokhungri Vill N/A Phek (185 km)
9Sutsu N/A Phek (225 km)
10Washelo N/A Phek (154 km)
11Zipu N/A Phek (137 km)

Population of Phokhungri Circle

The population profile of Phokhungri 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 Phokhungri 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 3,611 3,611 N/A
Male Population 1,848 1,848 N/A
Female Population 1,763 1,763 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 735 735 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 361 361 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 374 374 N/A
Literate Population 1,761 1,761 N/A
Literate Male Population 1,044 1,044 N/A
Literate Female Population 717 717 N/A
Illiterate Population 1,850 1,850 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 804 804 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 1,046 1,046 N/A
Total Households 896 896 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 3,611 people. Includes nearly 1,848 males and 1,763 females. Rural population is about 3,611 people.
  • There are around 735 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 361 boys and 374 girls.
  • Literate population is about 1,761 people. Non-literate population is around 1,850 people.
  • There are nearly 896 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Phokhungri 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 3,556 3,556 N/A
ST Male Population 1,801 1,801 N/A
ST Female Population 1,755 1,755 N/A
Population Density 8 / km² 8 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Phokhungri Circle is about 3,556 people, including 1,801 males and 1,755 females. Around 3,556 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 8 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 8 people per sq. km.