The Phek district of Nagaland had a population of 1,63,418 approx. in 2011 and it is expected to grow steadily to reach a population of 2,02,527 by 2036. It has an area of 2,026 sq km and population density of 81 persons per sq km. The sex ratio is close to 952 females per 1000 males and the literacy rate is around 78.05. The child sex ratio is 914 girls per 1000 boys. The major religion is Christian at 96.82% and the main local language is spoken by most people. The district population is 24,575 urban and 1,38,843 rural, and rural population accounts for 84.96% of the total population. There are a total of 36,639 households in the district.
Quick Overview of District Census 2021
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| District |
Phek |
Nagaland |
| Total population |
1,63,418 |
2011 |
| Projected population |
1,89,217 |
2026 |
| Area |
2,026 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
81 per sq km |
2011 |
| Sex ratio |
952 |
2011 |
| Literacy rate |
78.05% |
2011 |
Population Data
| Item |
Value |
Year |
| Total population |
1,63,418 |
2011 |
| Male population |
83,743 |
2011 |
| Female population |
79,675 |
2011 |
| Urban population |
24,575 |
2011 |
| Rural population |
1,38,843 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
80,277 |
2011 |
Historic Census Data
| Census year |
Population |
Growth % |
| 1901 |
17,826 |
-- |
| 1911 |
26,580 |
49.09% |
| 1921 |
27,430 |
3.19% |
| 1931 |
30,660 |
11.80% |
| 1941 |
30,510 |
−0.49% |
| 1951 |
30,300 |
−0.69% |
| 1961 |
33,660 |
11.08% |
| 1971 |
44,590 |
32.50% |
| 1981 |
70,620 |
58.36% |
| 1991 |
1,02,160 |
44.66% |
| 2001 |
1,48,195 |
45.07% |
| 2011 |
1,63,418 |
10.27% |
Population Projections
| Year |
Estimated population |
Growth since 2011 |
| 2025 |
1,87,656 |
14.83% |
| 2026 |
1,89,217 |
15.79% |
| 2027 |
1,90,778 |
16.74% |
| 2028 |
1,92,257 |
17.65% |
| 2030 |
1,95,297 |
19.51% |
| 2036 |
2,02,527 |
23.93% |
Sex Ratio
| Group |
Sex ratio |
Detail |
| Total |
952 |
per 1000 males |
| Urban |
860 |
per 1000 males |
| Rural |
969 |
per 1000 males |
| Child sex ratio |
914 |
girls per 1000 boys |
Literacy Rate
| Group |
Male literacy |
Female literacy |
| Total |
83.66% |
72.21% |
| Urban |
92.38% |
83.46% |
| Rural |
81.93% |
70.29% |
Religion and Caste
| Religion / caste |
Population |
Percent |
| Christian |
1,58,224 |
96.82% |
| Hindu |
3,563 |
2.18% |
| Muslim |
950 |
0.58% |
| Buddhist |
350 |
0.21% |
| Other religions |
198 |
0.12% |
| Sikh |
31 |
0.02% |
| Jain |
17 |
0.01% |
| Not stated |
85 |
0.05% |
| Scheduled Castes |
0 |
0.00% |
| Scheduled Tribes |
1,57,146 |
96.16% |
Child Population
| Child detail |
Value |
Share |
| Children 0-6 years |
27,752 |
16.98% |
| Male children |
14,505 |
-- |
| Female children |
13,247 |
-- |
| Urban children 0-6 |
3,442 |
14.01% of urban |
| Rural children 0‑6 |
24,310 |
17.51% of rural |
Urban and Rural Population
| Division |
Population |
Percent |
| Urban |
24,575 |
15.04% |
| Rural |
1,38,843 |
84.96% |
Area, Households and Workforce
| Detail |
Value |
Year |
| Area |
2,026 sq km |
2011 |
| Population density |
81 per sq km |
2011 |
| Total households |
36,639 |
2011 |
| Total workers |
80,277 |
2011 |
| Male workers |
41,556 |
2011 |
| Female workers |
38,721 |
2011 |
| Towns |
2 |
Urban units |
| Villages |
117 |
Rural units |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the population of Phek district? 1,63,418 in 2011.
- What is the literacy rate here? 78.05% in 2011.
- What is the main religion? Christian is the largest group.
- What is the sex ratio? 952 females per 1000 males.
- How many households are there? 36,639 households.