Location: Covering an area of 2026 sq. km, Phek is located at the South-eastern part of Nagaland. It is bounded by Myanmar in the East, Zunheboto and Tuensang districts in the North, Manipur state in the South and Kohima district in the West. In terms of area, it represents 12.22 per cent of the total area of the state of Nagaland (16,579 sq.km) and occupies the second place among the eleven districts of the state. Phek was one of the sub-divisions under Kohima district till 1973. The Government of Nagaland approved Phek to be a separate and full fledge district vide Notification No. APA 15/12/71 (HQ) dated 19th December, 1973. History and People: Phek is derived from the word "Phekrekedze" meaning watch tower. It is inhabited by the Chakhesangs and Pochurys. According to Phek District Human Development Report (2011), there are at least five main linguistic group in the district, namely the Chokri, Khezha and Pochury, Poumai and Sumi. The word "Chakhesang" is an amalgamation of the names of three sub-tribes - "cha" from "Chokri", "khe" from "Khezha (Kuzha)" and "Sang" from "Sangtam.” Many stories regarding the early stages of migration of the Nagas points to Khezhakenoma village which falls under one of the administrative circles of this district. It is said that Khezhakenoma is the dispersing place for further migration of the Amgami, Lotha, Sema, Chakhesang and Rengma tribe. Some of the significant festival of the district includes Ebuchüketomye, Enonye, Erünye, Kaputenyr, Nazhu, Satakhi, Sükrünye, Tsükhenye, Yemshe and Yikhenye. Vital Statistics: An official Census 2011, Phek, had population of 163,418 of which male and female were 83,743 and 79,675 respectively and constitutes 8.26% of the State population. This translates its density of population (person per kilometer) at 81. The district has sex ratio (female population per 1000 males) of 951 female per. The overall literacy rate of the district was at 78.05% with 83.66% for male and 72.21% for female. The district has 117 villages in are all inhabited. It has two statutory towns, namely, Phek Town and Pfutsero Town. Phek town came into existence during the time of 1981 Census while Pfutsero Town came up only after 2001 Census. Administration: The district is looked after by a Deputy Commissioner under whom there are 14 Administrative Circles each headed by either an Additional Deputy Commissioner/ Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil) or an Extra Assistant Commissioner. The present names of the Administrative Circles are: Sekruzu, Phek Sadar, Khuza, Meluri, Phor, Phokhungri, Chozuba, Chetheba, Sakraba, Pfutsero, Zuketsa, khezhakeno, Chizami and Razieba. The district has 7 police stations and 2 police outpost. The police stations are Phek PS; Pfutsero PS; Meluri PS; Chazouba PS; Chizami PS; Khezhakeno PS; and Wazeho PS. Chetheba Police Outpost and Sekruzu Police Outpost are the two outposts. Flora and Fauna: Phek is blessed with evergreen sub-tropical and temperate coniferous forests which support a myriad of flora and fauna. There are three important rivers namely Tizü, Lhanye, Sedzü, Tsüsürü and Rüleri. The three important mountain lakes called Shilloi, Chida and Dzudü while Kapamodzu and Zanibou are important hills.
