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 information the sub-district code of Tening Block (CD) is 01856. Total area of tening circle is 349 km². Tening circle has a population of 25,864 peoples. Tening circle has a population density of 74.12 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 4,521 houses in the sub-district. When it comes to literacy, 62.62% population of tening circle is literate, out of which 66.13% males and 58.78% females are literate.
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 Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azailong | N/A | Peren (35 km) |
| 2 | Canamram | N/A | Peren (3 km) |
| 3 | Heiranglwa | N/A | Peren (34 km) |
| 4 | Mbaulwa | N/A | Peren (28 km) |
| 5 | Mbaupunchi | N/A | Peren (39 km) |
| 6 | Mbaupungwa | N/A | Peren (37 km) |
| 7 | Nchangram | N/A | Peren (37 km) |
| 8 | New Tesen | N/A | Peren (27 km) |
| 9 | Nkialwa | N/A | Peren (31 km) |
| 10 | Nkio | N/A | Peren (66 km) |
| 11 | Ntu | N/A | Peren (69 km) |
| 12 | Nzau | N/A | Peren (61 km) |
| 13 | Nzau Namsan | N/A | Peren (63 km) |
| 14 | Old Tesen | N/A | Peren (25 km) |
| 15 | Tening | N/A | Peren (52 km) |
| 16 | Tening Christ Vill | N/A | Peren (52 km) |
| 17 | Tening Hq | N/A | Peren (52 km) |
| 18 | Tening Namsan | N/A | Peren (52 km) |
| 19 | Tepun | N/A | Peren (67 km) |
| 20 | Upper 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'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 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Tening Circle , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
| 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 |