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Phek

District in NAGALAND

Phek District of NAGALAND has a total population of 1,63,418 as per the Census 2011. Out of which 83,743 are males while 79,675 are females. The district has a total literacy rate of N/A%. The entire district extends over an area of N/A.

👥 Total Population
1,63,418
📚 Literacy Rate
64.8%
⚖️ Sex Ratio
951

per 1000 males

🏙️ Urbanization
N/A

Urban Population

Compare with Census 2001

See how Phek has changed over the decade

👶 Child Population (0-6 years)

Children aged 0-6 years constitute 16.98% of the total population. The child sex ratio is 913 girls per 1000 boys, which is lower than the overall district sex ratio of 951.

Total Children

27,752

16.98% of population

Boys

14,505

52.3%

Girls

13,247

47.7%

Child Sex Ratio

913

girls per 1000 boys

⚠️ Below national average

Religion Breakdown

Hindu
2.18%
Muslim
0.58%
Christian
96.82%
Sikh
0.02%

Demographics & Social Profile

The text sex ratio of Phek stands at 951 females per 1000 males. This is comparable to or better than the national average. In terms of literacy, the district has reflected a growth, currently standing at N/A%. Male literacy stands at 83.66% while female literacy is at 72.21%, showing a gender gap of 11.45%.

The Schedule Caste (SC) constitutes 0.00% while Schedule Tribe (ST) were 96.16% of total population in Phek.

Workforce Statistics

Out of the total population of 1,63,418, 80,277 are engaged in work or business activity. This constitutes 49.12% of the total population. Of the total workforce, 79.28% are Main Workers (employed for more than 6 months), while the remaining 20.72% are Marginal Workers.

Main Workers
63,645

Full-time employment

Marginal Workers
16,632

Part-time / Seasonal

Non-Workers
83,141

Dependents / Students

Sex Ratio Profile

Literacy Performance

Literacy Rate Comparison (Male vs Female)

Other Districts in NAGALAND

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Phek district in NAGALAND?

Phek district in NAGALAND has a total population of 1,63,418 as per Census 2011. The district comprises 83,743 males and 79,675 females.

What is the literacy rate of Phek district?

The overall literacy rate of Phek district is N/A%. Male literacy is 83.66% and female literacy is 72.21%.

What is the sex ratio in Phek district?

The sex ratio in Phek district is 951 females per 1000 males. This is at par with or above the national average of 940.

What is the child population of Phek district?

Phek district has 27,752 children aged 0-6 years. Of these, 14,505 are boys and 13,247 are girls. The child sex ratio is 913 girls per 1000 boys.

What is the workforce participation in Phek district?

Out of the total population of 1,63,418, 80,277 people (49.1%) are engaged in work activities in Phek district.