Chen

Chen is a Town and Circle in Mon District of Nagaland. In India, a circle is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.

According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Chen Block (CD) is 01753. The total area of Chen Circle is 134 km². Chen has a sex ratio of approximately 881 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Chen Circle

Chen Circle has a total of 9 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Chen Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Chen Hq N/A Mon Town (48 km)
2Chenloisho N/A Mon Town (95 km)
3Chenmoho N/A Mon Town (48 km)
4Chenwetnyu N/A Mon Town (70 km)
5Chingkao Chingha N/A Mon Town (65 km)
6Chingkao Chingnyu N/A Mon Town (60 km)
7Chingpong N/A Mon Town (62 km)
8Choknyu N/A Mon Town (56 km)
9Wangti N/A Mon Town (74 km)

Population of Chen Circle

The population profile of Chen Circle offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.

Basic Population Details

This section offers a snapshot of Chen Circle's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total Population 18,656 18,656 N/A
Male Population 9,914 9,914 N/A
Female Population 8,742 8,742 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 2,772 2,772 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,498 1,498 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,274 1,274 N/A
Literate Population 7,242 7,242 N/A
Literate Male Population 4,020 4,020 N/A
Literate Female Population 3,222 3,222 N/A
Illiterate Population 11,414 11,414 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 5,894 5,894 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 5,520 5,520 N/A
Total Households 3,301 3,301 N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Total population is approximately 18,656 people. Includes nearly 9,914 males and 8,742 females. Rural population is about 18,656 people.
  • There are around 2,772 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,498 boys and 1,274 girls.
  • Literate population is about 7,242 people. Non-literate population is around 11,414 people.
  • There are nearly 3,301 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Chen Circle, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.

Particulars Total Rural Urban
Total SC Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Male Population N/A N/A N/A
SC Female Population N/A N/A N/A
Total ST Population 18,350 18,350 N/A
ST Male Population 9,736 9,736 N/A
ST Female Population 8,614 8,614 N/A
Population Density 140 / km² 140 / km² N/A

Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Chen Circle is about 18,350 people, including 9,736 males and 8,614 females. Around 18,350 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 140 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 140 people per sq. km.