Peren
District in Nagaland
Peren is a district in Nagaland with a population of 95.2k spread across 1,719 sq km. Its literacy rate of 65.3% is below the state average of 67.9% and above the national average of 63.0%. The district has a sex ratio of 915 females per 1,000 males, below the state average of 931.
Demographics
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Women & Gender
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Climate Vulnerability
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| Indicator | District | State Avg | National Avg | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women 10+ Yr Schooling | 35.5% | 41.7% | 40.3% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Male Tobacco Use | 49.2% | 48.5% | 40.7% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Menstrual Hygiene | 68.1% | 79.3% | 78.6% | National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) (2019–21) |
| Child Sex Ratio (0–6) | 934.856 | 949.675 | 925.852 | Census 2011 (2011) |
| Dowry Crimes | — | — | 51.6 | National Crime Records Bureau — SLL Crimes (2022) |
| Average Holding Size | 3.4 | 5.0 | 1.5 | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| Marginal Farmers (%) | 9.7% | 4.0% | 59.8% | Agricultural Census 2015-16 (2015–16) |
| MGNREGA Days per Household | 59.3 | 46.3 | 43.4 | Climate Vulnerability Index (2021) |
| Women's Court Cases | 2.3% | 4.2% | 9.4% | National Judicial Data Grid (2024) |
| Banking | 8 | 8.2 | 81.1 | Town Amenities Census 2011 (2011) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Peren district?
Peren has a population of 95.2k according to the Census 2011, with a density of 55 people per sq km across 1,719 sq km.
What is the literacy rate of Peren?
Peren has a literacy rate of 65.3%, which is below the Nagaland average of 67.9% and above the national average of 63.0%.
How does Peren compare to Nagaland?
Peren has a sex ratio of 915 (below state average of 931) and a literacy rate of 65.3% (below state average of 67.9%).
What data sources are used for Peren?
Data comes from Census 2011, NFHS-5 (2019-21), NJDG (2024), Udyam/MSME (2026), NCRB SLL (2022), CVI (2021), Ag Census 2015-16, RBI BSR (2026), and other official sources.