Tening

Tening is a Town and Circle in Peren 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 Tening Block (CD) is 01856. The total area of Tening Circle is 349 km². Tening has a sex ratio of approximately 913 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Tening Circle

Tening Circle has a total of 20 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 Tening Circle, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

#Village NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Azailong N/A Peren (35 km)
2Canamram N/A Peren (3 km)
3Heiranglwa N/A Peren (34 km)
4Mbaulwa N/A Peren (28 km)
5Mbaupunchi N/A Peren (39 km)
6Mbaupungwa N/A Peren (37 km)
7Nchangram N/A Peren (37 km)
8New Tesen N/A Peren (27 km)
9Nkialwa N/A Peren (31 km)
10Nkio N/A Peren (66 km)
11Ntu N/A Peren (69 km)
12Nzau N/A Peren (61 km)
13Nzau Namsan N/A Peren (63 km)
14Old Tesen N/A Peren (25 km)
15Tening N/A Peren (52 km)
16Tening Christ Vill N/A Peren (52 km)
17Tening Hq N/A Peren (52 km)
18Tening Namsan N/A Peren (52 km)
19Tepun N/A Peren (67 km)
20Upper Sinjol N/A Peren (39 km)

Population of Tening Circle

The population profile of Tening 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 Tening 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 25,864 25,864 N/A
Male Population 13,519 13,519 N/A
Female Population 12,345 12,345 N/A
Child Population (Age 0–6) 3,201 3,201 N/A
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,744 1,744 N/A
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) 1,457 1,457 N/A
Literate Population 16,196 16,196 N/A
Literate Male Population 8,940 8,940 N/A
Literate Female Population 7,256 7,256 N/A
Illiterate Population 9,668 9,668 N/A
Illiterate Male Population 4,579 4,579 N/A
Illiterate Female Population 5,089 5,089 N/A
Total Households 4,521 4,521 N/A

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

  • Total population is approximately 25,864 people. Includes nearly 13,519 males and 12,345 females. Rural population is about 25,864 people.
  • There are around 3,201 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 1,744 boys and 1,457 girls.
  • Literate population is about 16,196 people. Non-literate population is around 9,668 people.
  • There are nearly 4,521 households.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Tening 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 25,620 25,620 N/A
ST Male Population 13,380 13,380 N/A
ST Female Population 12,240 12,240 N/A
Population Density 74 / km² 74 / km² N/A

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

  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Tening Circle is about 25,620 people, including 13,380 males and 12,240 females. Around 25,620 live in villages or rural parts.
  • In terms of density, overall population density is around 74 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 74 people per sq. km.