Phek district - wikipedia Phek district This article is about the district. For its eponymous headquarters, see Phek. District in India, Nagaland Phek district District Phek district 's location in Nagaland Coordinates : 25 ° 40 ′ N 94 ° 28 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 25.667 ° N 94.467 ° E ﻿ / 25.667 ; 94.467 Coordinates : 25 ° 40 ′ N 94 ° 28 ′ E ﻿ / ﻿ 25.667 ° N 94.467 ° E ﻿ / 25.667 ; 94.467 State Nagaland Country India Seat Phek Area Total 2,026 km ( 782 sq mi ) Population ( 2011 ) Total 163,294 Density 81 / km ( 210 / sq mi ) Time zone IST ( UTC + 05 : 30 ) ISO 3166 code IN - NL - PH Website http://phek.nic.in/ Phek ( pron : / ˈfɛk / ) is a district of Nagaland state in India, It was established in 1973. The district headquarter is in the town of Phek. Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Climate 2 History 3 Administration 4 Demographics 4.1 Languages 4.2 Religion 4.3 Towns and villages 5 Economy 6 Culture 7 References 8 External links Geography Phek district is a mountainous region, of which 70 % is evergreen forest. The highest mountain is Zanibu, whose summit is over 2,400 m ( 7,900 ft ) above mean sea level ( AMSL ). The district HQ town of Phek lies at the lowest altitude of the district at 1,524 m above sea level, with the village of Pfutsero at the highest point 2,136 m above. The largest rivers of the district are the Tizu, Lanyi, Arachu, and three most important lakes are the Shilloi, Chida and Dzudu. As of 2002, of its 89 recognized villages, twelve were not accessible by road at all, and of the rest only 24 were accessible by `` all - weather roads ''. Only 9 of the 89 villages were still to be connected to the water supply. Avakhung International Border Checkpost, also known as Avankhu in Phek district of Nagaland, is an International Border Checkpost on India -- Myanmar barrier and a highway is being developed as part of the Bharatmala project ( 2017 - 2022 ). Climate The summers are moderately warm with the average temperature being 27 ° C without exceeding 32 ° C. Monsoon starts towards the end of May, and is over by the end of September. Winters are cold, in comparison to the nearby plains of Assam, with the temperature dropping to 0 ° C in the coldest months of January and February. The average annual rainfall is 1,527 mm. History The name Phek comes from the word Phekrekedze, meaning watch tower. Phek district was established in 1973 when it was by Nagaland state notification notification no. APA. 15 / 12 / 71 dated 19 December 73 Administration The Deputy Commissioner 's office is located in Phek. The district is split into 14 administrative circles, which are Pfutsero, Phek Sadar, Chetheba, Chozuba, Meluri, Sekruzu, Chizami, Sakraba, Razieba, Zuketsa, Phor, Khuza, Khezhakeno, and Phokhungri. Additional Deputy Commissioner ( ADC ) offices are located in Pfutsero, Meluri and Chozuba. A Sub-Divisional Officer is located in Chizami, and Extra Assistant Commissioner EAC headquarters are located in Sakraba, Sekruzu, Phokhungri, Khezhakeno, Chetheba, Khuza, Zuketsa, and Phor. Demographics As of 2011 the 2011 census Phek district has a population of 163,294, roughly equal to the nation of Saint Lucia. This gives it a ranking of 596th in India ( out of a total of 640 ). Phek has a sex ratio of 951 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 79.13 %. 85 % of the population lives in rural areas of the district. The district is the home of the Chakhesang and Pochury tribes. Languages The following Angami -- Pochuri languages are spoken in Phek district. Chokri language Kheza language Pochuri language Poula language Religion Christianity is the religion of 97 % of the inhabitants. Other religions followed are Hinduism by 2 % of the population, Islam by 0.6 %, Buddhism by 0.2 %, and a few Jains and Sikhs. Towns and Villages As of 2011 the 2011 census the district holds two towns, Phek and Pfutsero, and 117 villages, divided into fourteen admin circles as follows : circle towns villages Chetheba Chesezumi ( 3,470 ), Thenyizumi ( 3,275 ), Thipuzu ( 3,249 ), Chetheba Hq ( 1,915 ), Khulazu Basa ( 1,839 ), Khulazu Bawe ( 1,669 ), Rihuba ( 949 ), Chesezu Nasa ( 275 ), Phuyoba ( 240 ). Chizami Thetsumi ( 2,840 ), Chizami Vill. ( 2,592 ), Mesulumi ( 2,037 ), Chizami Hq ( 1,283 ), Enhulumi ( 1,014 ), Sumi ( 508 ). Chozuba Chozuba Hq ( 3,543 ), Chozuba Vill. ( 3,419 ), Yoruba ( 3,353 ), Thevopisu ( 2,624 ), Runguzumi Nawe ( 1,193 ), Runguzumi Nasa ( 335 ), Khesomi ( 265 ), Chozubasa ( 104 ). Khezhakeno Khezakeno Village ( 3,281 ), Khezakeno Hq ( 529 ). Khuza Chiepoketa ( 1,007 ), Khuza Village ( 743 ), Metsale ( 663 ), Tehephu ( 534 ), Khutsokhuno ( 501 ), Suthotsu ( 402 ), Khuza Hq ( 157 ). Meluri Meluri Hq ( 5,191 ), Meluri Village ( 2,723 ), Lephori ( 1,355 ), Akhegwo ( 1,196 ), Matikhru ( 623 ), Reguri ( 592 ), Kanjang ( 539 ), Mollen ( 430 ), Khumiasu ( 407 ), New Akhegwo ( 305 ), Kukhegwo ( 288 ), Akhen ( 128 ), Akhegwo Junction ( 113 ). Pfutsero Pfutsero Town Committee ( 10,371 ) Kikruma ( 7,298 ), Phusachodu ( 7,275 ), Pfutseromi ( 3,378 ), Kami ( 1,239 ), Lekromi ( 950 ), R.D Block Kikruma ( 571 ), Kade ( 147 ). Phek Sadar Phek Town Committee ( 14,204 ) Phek Village ( 2,744 ), Losami ( 2,246 ), Lozaphuhu ( 2,077 ), Ketsapo ( 2,050 ), Phek Old Town ( 924 ), Sohomi ( 558 ), Kizari ( 490 ), Kotisu ( 455 ), Phek Basa ( 434 ), Lanyezho ( 319 ), Tezatse ( 252 ), Chosaba ( 210 ), Satheri ( 194 ), Losami Junction ( 132 ), Surhoba ( 118 ). Phokhungri Phokhungri Vill. ( 629 ), Sutsu ( 485 ), Laruri ( 472 ), New Thewati ( 457 ), Zipu ( 387 ), Phokhungri Hq ( 259 ), Mokie ( 214 ), Washelo ( 200 ), Old Thewati ( 187 ), Avankhu ( 186 ), Letsam ( 135 ). Phor Hutsu ( 1,007 ), Weziho Town ( 783 ), Phor ( 732 ), Weziho ( 699 ), Satuza ( 431 ), Yesisotha Centre ( 331 ), Wuzu ( 314 ), Kuzatu ( 195 ), Yesi ( 102 ), New ( Phor 523 ). Razieba Zhavame ( 3,208 ), Zelume ( 1,076 ), Tsupfume ( 1,070 ), Razieba Hq ( 780 ), Zavachu ( 371 ). < Sakraba Porba ( 2,764 ), Middle Khomi ( 1,206 ), Pholami ( 1,159 ), Pholami ( 873 ), Sakraba ( 754 ), Sakraba Hq ( 735 ), Upper Khomi ( 730 ), Wibo ( 538 ), Gidemi ( 246 ), Lower Khomi ( 236 ). Sekruzu Ruzazho ( 2,848 ), Dzulhami ( 2,823 ), Phugwi ( 1,527 ), Suthazu Nawe ( 1,478 ), Therhutsesemi ( 1,010 ), Khutsami ( 621 ), Suthazu Nasa ( 462 ), Sekrezu ( 394 ), New Ruzazho ( 203 ). Zuketsa Leshemi ( 1,877 ), Zapami ( 1,308 ), Lasumi ( 1,048 ), Zuketsa ( 555 ), Lowuza ( 456 ). Economy Agriculture is the main occupation with Terrace Rice Cultivation ( TRC ) as the most predominant. Jhum cultivation is also a common practice. Important crops produced in the district include Rice, Maize and Millet. Manufacturing here includes production of salt in Meluri, fruit juice production, weaving, bamboo and wood carving. The healthcare sector comprises one hospital, two community health centres and eight primary health centres. The education sector comprises 116 primary schools, 46 middle schools, 18 high schools plus one higher secondary school, and three colleges. Culture The festivals of Shükhrünyie, Yemshe, Tsükhrünyie, and Nazhü are celebrated in Phek district. References Jump up ^ `` Phek District Population Census 2011, Nagaland literacy sex ratio and density ''. www.census2011.co.in. ^ Jump up to : `` District Census Handbook '' ( PDF ). Government of India. ^ Jump up to : `` Phek profile ''. phek.nic.in. 2003. ^ Jump up to : `` District Profile ''. Department of Information & Public Relations. Government of Nagaland. Retrieved 6 November 2017. Jump up ^ `` Bharatmala presentation '' ( PDF ). pp. 21, 22. ^ Jump up to : Ministry of Water Resources ( September 2013 ). `` Ground Water Information Booklet Phek District, Nagaland '' ( PDF ). Central Ground Water Board, North Eastern Region. Jump up ^ `` Circles in Phek District, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. ^ Jump up to : `` District Census 2011 ''. Census2011.co.in. 2011. Retrieved 2011 - 09 - 30. Jump up ^ US Directorate of Intelligence. `` Country Comparison : Population ''. Retrieved 2011 - 10 - 01. Saint Lucia 161,557 July 2011 est. ^ Jump up to : `` Phek District Population Census 2011, Nagaland literacy sex ratio and density ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Chetheba Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Chizami Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Chozuba Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Khezhakeno Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Khuza Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Meluri Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Pfutsero Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Phek Sadar Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Phokhungri Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Phor Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Razieba Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Sakraba Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Sekruzu Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ `` Villages & Towns in Zuketsa Circle of Phek, Nagaland ''. www.census2011.co.in. Jump up ^ Lohe, Sakhoveyi ( 2014 ). `` Environmental Management of Degraded Ecosystems in Phek District, Nagaland ( PhD thesis ) ''. Shodhganga. p. 30, ch2. External links Official site Places adjacent to Phek district Zunheboto district Kiphire district Kohima district Phek district Myanmar Senapati district, Manipur Ukhrul district, Manipur State of Nagaland Capital : Kohima Governance Governors Chief Ministers Legislative Assembly Political parties High Court Police Topics Music People Highest point Districts Dimapur Kiphire Kohima Longleng Mokokchung Mon Noklak Peren Phek Tuensang Wokha Zunheboto Main cities and towns Dimapur Kohima Tuensang Mokokchung Wokha Mon Chumukedima Kiphire Kuda Kohima Village Phek Pfutsero Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phek_district&oldid=854294560 '' Categories : Districts of Nagaland Phek district 1973 establishments in India Districts of India Hidden categories : Articles with short description Coordinates on Wikidata Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2002 All articles containing potentially dated statements Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2011 Talk Contents About Wikipedia Languages Bân - lâm - gú भोजपुरी Cebuano Dansk Español فارسی Français ગુજરાતી हिन्दी Italiano मराठी Nederlands नेपाली Norsk Русский संस्कृतम् Suomi Svenska தமிழ் తెలుగు Tiếng Việt 中文 14 more Edit links This page was last edited on 10 August 2018, at 08 : 36 ( UTC ). 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Question: how many villages are there in phek district
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