Where is Penkim village located?
Penkim is in Khongsa Sub-district of Kiphire district in Nagaland, India.
Indian Village Directory
Penkim Village
Penkim is an inhabited village in Khongsa Sub-district of Kiphire district, Nagaland. Its Census village code is 268178 and the Census 2011 record lists 752 people in 167 households. The local references include Pungro CD Block and the nearest town reference is Kiphire at about 62 km.
Village Code268178
Population752
Households167
Nearest TownKiphire
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Penkim
- Census Village Code
- 268178
- State
- Nagaland
- State Census Code
- 13
- District
- Kiphire
- District Census Code
- 269
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Khongsa
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01842
- CD Block
- Pungro
- Households
- 167
- Population
- 752
- Male Population
- 382
- Female Population
- 370
- Sex Ratio
- 968.59
- Nearest Town
- Kiphire
- Nearest Town Distance
- 62 km
- Reference Year
- 2009
Detailed village profile
Penkim at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 752 people and Kiphire as the nearest town reference for Penkim, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Penkim falls under Khongsa Sub-district in Kiphire district, Nagaland.
- The Census village code is 268178.
- The record lists 752 people living in 167 households.
- Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
- The nearest town named in the record is Kiphire.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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- Area may appear as 0 in the public record. On this website, 0 area is treated as not reported, not as the actual geographical area of the village source data may be incomplete.
- Some details may be blank because they were not listed in the public record. A blank value does not always mean that the facility is unavailable today. Please verify important information with official records before using it for legal, administrative, land, postal, or financial work source data may be incomplete.
Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size4.5 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share98.4%Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Penkim in the official administrative record. Census village code 268178 and Pungro CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 13
- District Census Code
- 269
- Sub-district Census Code
- 01842
- Village Census Code
- 268178
- CD Block Code
- 0045
- CD Block Name
- Pungro
Location and Distance
Kiphire is the nearest town listed for Penkim, about 62 km away. Kiphire is listed as the district headquarters at about 62 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Khongsa
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 11 km
- District Headquarter
- Kiphire
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 62 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Kiphire
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 62 km
- Nearest Town within State/UT
- Kiphire
- Distance within State/UT
- 62 km
- Nearest Town
- Kiphire
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 62 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 752 people in 167 households, with 382 male residents and 370 female residents. The average household size is 4.5, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 98.4% for Penkim.
- Total Households
- 167
- Total Population
- 752
- Male Population
- 382
- Female Population
- 370
- Sex Ratio
- 968.59
- Average Household Size
- 4.5
- ST Population
- 740
- ST Male Population
- 375
- ST Female Population
- 365
- ST Population Share
- 98.4
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Penkim list 1 government primary school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Penkim.
- Tap Water Untreated
- Available
- Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity rows cover roads, transport, communication and access-related facilities for Penkim.
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Penkim include Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Penkim is reported as 12 hours per day in summer and 10 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 12 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 10 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Penkim show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Millet and Beans. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Maize
- Handicrafts Commodities First
- Bamboo Products
- Agricultural Commodities Second
- Millet
- Handicrafts Commodities Second
- Cane
- Agricultural Commodities Third
- Beans
- Handicrafts Commodities Third
- Wood Craft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which district is Penkim village in?
Penkim village is in Kiphire district.
Which state is Penkim village in?
Penkim village is in Nagaland.
Which sub-district is Penkim under?
Penkim comes under Khongsa Sub-district. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Penkim?
The Census village code of Penkim is 268178.
What is the population of Penkim village?
The village record lists 752 people and 167 households for Penkim.
How many households are in Penkim village?
The village record lists 167 households for Penkim.
What is the male and female population of Penkim?
The record lists 382 male residents and 370 female residents for Penkim.
What is the sex ratio of Penkim village?
The sex ratio of Penkim is 968.59 females per 1000 males in the available record.
Is the area of Penkim village reported?
Area appears as 0 for Penkim, so Vill treats it as not reported rather than as a real land-area value.
What is the nearest town to Penkim?
The nearest town listed for Penkim is Kiphire, about 62 km away.
How far is Penkim from the district headquarters?
Penkim is about 62 km from Kiphire, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Penkim from the sub-district headquarters?
Penkim is about 11 km from Khongsa, the sub-district headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Penkim?
The village facility record lists 1 government primary school for Penkim.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Penkim?
For Penkim, reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Millet and Beans.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
No. The village record marks a primary school as not available for Penkim.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Penkim.
Is mobile phone coverage reported for this village?
No. The village record marks mobile phone coverage as not available for Penkim.