Chen Circle - Mon District, Nagaland
Chen is an administrative circle in the Mon district of Nagaland, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Chen is the main town for most villages within the circle. The nearest railway station is situated at Simaluguri Jn, while the nearest airport is Jorhat Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.
The total area of the circle is 134 km², including 133.74 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 881 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Chen Circle
Chen Circle has a total of 15 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Circle, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chen Hq | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 2 | Chenloisho Longkhao | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Chenloisho Wangto | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chenloiso | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Chenmoho | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Chenmoho Chinglen | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Chenwetnyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Chingkao Chingnyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Chingkao Chingwa | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Chingkao Nyaho | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Chingkao Pangkhao | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Chingpong (Ur) | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 13 | Choknyu | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Sowa Changle | Unmapped | Not applicable |
| 15 | Wangti | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Chen Circle
As per the Census 2011, Chen Circle has a total population of 18,656 people, consisting of 9,914 males and 8,742 females. There are 3,301 households in the circle with an average population density of 139 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,656 | 18,656 | 0 |
| Male Population | 9,914 | 9,914 | 0 |
| Female Population | 8,742 | 8,742 | 0 |
| Total Households | 3,301 | 3,301 | 0 |
| Population Density | 139 / km² | 139 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the circle has 7,242 literate people and 2,772 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 0 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 18,350 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,772 | 2,772 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 7,242 | 7,242 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 11,414 | 11,414 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 18,350 | 18,350 | 0 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.