Phek

Phek
Phekredze
Town
Interactive map of Phek
Location in Nagaland, India
Phek (India)
Phek (Asia)
Phek (Earth)
Coordinates: 25°42′35″N 94°27′52″E / 25.7096°N 94.4644°E / 25.7096; 94.4644
Country India
StateNagaland
DistrictPhek District
Elevation
1,524 m (5,000 ft)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total
14,204
Languages
 • OfficialEnglish
 • Major languageChokri
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
Postal code
797108
Telephone code03865
Vehicle registrationNL-08
Websitenagaland.gov.in

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.

Demographics

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%.

Education

Colleges

Schools

  • Christian Mission Higher Secondary School
  • Holy Care School
  • Phek Government Higher Secondary School
  • Royal Foundation School
  • Bishop Abraham memorial High school

Head Office

Khuzama, Nagaland has a Dear Lottery Head Office , where people from different parts of the region come to get information and related assistance.

References

  1. ↑ "phek profile". phek.nic.in.
  2. 1 2 3 "Phek City Population Census 2011 - Nagaland". www.census2011.co.in.
  3. ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.