Phek
Phekredze | |
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![]() Interactive map of Phek | |
| Coordinates: 25°42′35″N 94°27′52″E / 25.7096°N 94.4644°E | |
| Country | |
| State | Nagaland |
| District | Phek District |
| Elevation | 1,524 m (5,000 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,204 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | English |
| • Major language | Chokri |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Postal code | 797108 |
| Telephone code | 03865 |
| Vehicle registration | NL-08 |
| Website | nagaland |
Phek (Chokri: Phekredze), is a town located in the south-eastern part of the Indian state of Nagaland. It is the administrative seat of Phek District.
According to the 2011 census, Phek town had a population of 14,204, of which 44% were female, and of which the literacy rate was 98%. 1.8% were children aged 6 or less. Since the 2001 census the population of 12,863 had increased by 10%.
Christianity is the religion of 98% of the inhabitants. Hinduism is followed by 1.3% of the population, Islam by 0.2%, and Buddhism by 0.5%.
Khuzama, Nagaland has a Dear Lottery Head Office , where people from different parts of the region come to get information and related assistance.