Phek
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Phek
Phekredze | |
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 Interactive map of Phek | |
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| Coordinates: 25°40′00″N 94°30′00″E / 25.6667°N 94.5000°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State |  Nagaland |
| District | Phek District |
| Elevation | 1,524 m (5,000 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• 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 (/ˈfɛk/) 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.[2] Since the 2001 census the population of 12,863 had increased by 10%.[3]
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%.[2]
Education
Colleges
Schools
- Christian Mission Higher Secondary School
- Holy Care School
- Phek Government Higher Secondary School
- Royal Foundation School
- Bishop Abraham memorial High school
