Phek
District in Census 2011
Area, Population & Sex Ratio Geographical Area : 2026.0 Km2
Population in Phek (Census 2011)
Total Population
Total : 83684
Male : 79610
Female : 163294
Under 6 population
Total : 27538
Male : 14377
Female : 13161
Disabled population
Total disabled population : 1564
In seeing : 706
In speech : 238
In hearing : 173
In movement : 253
Mental : 194
Social, Environmental
& Economic Sustainability
Our analysis of the rank of the district Backwardness : Does not figure in list of 447 backward
districts
Sex Ratio Rank : 218
(Rank one is least sex ratio - Cenus 2001)
HIV Category District : A
(HIV Sentinel Surveillance 2004 - 2006)
Disability : 578
Literacy Ratio : NA
Minority : Does not figure in MCD
Brief
About Phek District Phek is a district in the South-eastern part of Nagaland,
bounded by Myanmar in the East, Zunheboto and Tuensang districts in
the North, Manipur state in the South and Kohima district in the West.
Phek is derived from the word "Phekrekedze" meaning watch tower. Earlier
a part of Kohima district, it was made a seperate district on December
21, 1973. It is inhabited by the Chakhesangs and Pochurys. The word
"Chakhesang" an amalgamation of the names of three sub-tribes - "cha"
from "Chokri", "khe" from "Khezha (Kuzha)" and "Sang" from "Sangtam
(Pochury)". There are atleast three main lingustic group in the district,
namely, Chokri , Khezha and Pochury. The medium of communication among
the people is mainly Tenyidie and Nagamese.
It is a hilly district rich in flora and fauna.
there are three important rivers namely Tizu,
Lanye, and Sedzu and three important lakes called Shilloi, Chida and Dzudu.
Summer is moderately warm and winter is cold. Monsoon sets in
by the last week of May and retreats by the end of September.
Agriculture is the main occupation with 80.84 % of the population
engaged in agriculture. Terrace Rice Cultivation (TRC) is predominant.
Besides agriculture people engage in salt making (in Meluri
area) weaving, bamboo and wood carving, and in making fruit
juice.
Phek is a land rich in culture and festivals.
Festivals are held round the year. there are different traditional
attires for every occasion. Coupled with their rich cultural heritage,
the people in Phek are renowned
for their cheerful nature and hospitality.
PHEK AT A GLANCE
Population
a. Total population : 1,46,483 [2001 Census-Provisional]
b. Sex ratio : 926 females per 1000 males.
Density of population : 73 persons per sq. km (2001)
Number of villages with water supply connections : 80
Number of villages without water supply connections : 9
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NGO
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Total NGOs
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FCRA NGOs (1 crore plus)*
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in 2011-12
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