Villages In Chen Subdistrict (Tahsil)

Chen Population

As per the 2011 Census, Chen Tehsil has a population of 18.66 k (18,656) with 9.91 k (9,914) males and 8.74 k (8,742) females.The sex ratio in Chen is 882, indicating a below-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .

Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Chen Tehsil is 2.77 k (2,772) which is 14.86% of Chen Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Chen Tehsil is 851 females for every 1000 males.

Note : In the 2011 Census, the Chen Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Mon District in the state of NAGALAND in India.

18.66 k

Toatl Population

9.91 k

Male Population

8.74 k

Female Population

Chen Estimated Population in 2024

In 2024, Chen Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 21.24 k (21,236), indicating a 13.83% increased from Chen's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 11.23 k, and the estimated female population is 9.99 k.

Chen Estimated Population in 2025

In the year 2025, Chen Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 21.42 k (21,423), projecting a 14.83% increased from Chen's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 11.33 k, and the estimated female population is 10.09 k.

Chen Christian Population

Christian is the most popular religion in Chen Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 18.28 k (18,275), accounting for 97.96% of the Chen Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 9.70 k (9,699), and the Christian female population is around 8.58 k (8,576).

Chen Buddhist Population

Buddhist is the second most popular religion in Chen Tehsil, with a total Buddhist population of 142 (142), accounting for 0.76% of the Chen Tehsil population. Out of this, the Buddhist male population stands at approximately 82 (82), and the Buddhist female population is around 60 (60).

Chen Religion Wise Population

Religion Count Percentage
Christian18,27597.96%
Buddhist1420.76%
Hindu1190.64%
Muslim600.32%
Religion not stated430.23%
Jain100.05%
Sikh70.04%
Other religions and persuasions00%

Based on Data from Census 2011

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Chen Urban Population

The Urban population of Chen Tehsil is 0 (0), with 0 (0) being males and 0 (0) being females, making up 0% of the Chen total population, The sex ratio in urban population is N/A females for every 1000 males.

Chen Rural Population

The Rural population of Chen Tehsil is 18.66 k (18,656), with 9.91 k (9,914) being males and 8.74 k (8,742) being females, making up 100% of the Chen total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Chen Literacy Rate

Chen Tehsil has a literacy rate of 45.59% which is lower than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Chen Tehsil is 47.77 lower than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Chen Tehsil is 43.14 lower than national average of 64.63%. In Chen Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately N/A%, while in the rural regions of Chen Tehsil, it is around 45.59%.

Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Chen

Category Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Total Population 45.59 47.77 43.14
Urban Area 0 0 0
Rural Area 45.59 47.77 43.14

Literacy Rate by Religion in Chen

Religion Average Literacy Rate Male Literacy Rate Female Literacy Rate
Christian 45.57 47.77 43.11
Buddhist 54.4 58.33 49.06
Hindu 43.81 47.76 36.84
Muslim 62.26 66.67 59.38

Chen Scheduled Castes (SC) Population

Scheduled Castes Population in Chen Tehsil is 0, meaning there are no Scheduled Castes in Chen Tehsil.

Chen Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population

Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Chen Tehsil is 18.35 k (18,350) with 9.74 k (9,736) males and 8.61 k (8,614) females, which is 98.36% of Chen Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 885 females for every 1000 males.

Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Chen

Category Sex Ratio
Total Population 882
Urban Area 0
Rural Area 882

Sex Ratio by Religion in Chen

Religion Sex Ratio
Christian 885
Buddhist 732
Hindu 587
Muslim 1308

Chen Area & Households

The Total Area of Chen Tehsil is 133.74 Square KM, with a population density of 139 people per square kilometer, and the Total Number of Villages in Chen Tehsil are 9.The Total Number of households in Chen Tehsil are 3.30 k(3,301).

Chen Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview

In Chen Tehsil, there are about 10.67 k (10,674) workers, making up nearly 57.21% of the Chen Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 5.77 k (5,768) are male workers, and about 4.91 k (4,906) are female workers.

Chen - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036

Year Estimated Population Total Growth Since 2011 Annual Growth
2024 21.24 k (21,236) 13.83%
2025 21.42 k (21,423) 14.83% 1 %
2026 21.60 k (21,602) 15.79% 0.96 %
2027 21.78 k (21,780) 16.74% 0.95 %
2028 21.95 k (21,949) 17.65% 0.91 %
2029 22.12 k (22,118) 18.55% 0.9 %
2030 22.30 k (22,296) 19.51% 0.96 %
2031 22.45 k (22,446) 20.31% 0.8 %
2032 22.58 k (22,577) 21.02% 0.71 %
2033 22.72 k (22,718) 21.77% 0.75 %
2034 22.85 k (22,849) 22.47% 0.7 %
2035 22.99 k (22,990) 23.23% 0.76 %
2036 23.12 k (23,121) 23.93% 0.7 %

Projected estimates indicate that Chen Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 23.12 k (23,121), with a male population of 12.17 k (12,167) and a female population of 10.95 k (10,949). This reflects a total growth of 23.93% from Chen Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.84%.

Chen Census Frequently Asked Questions

According to the Census 2011, the population of Chen is 18.66 k (18,656).

The estimated population of Chen in 2024 is approximately 21.24 k (21,236).

Christian constitute 97.96% of Chen population, amounting to approximately 18.28 k (18,275) people.

Buddhist constitute 0.76% of Chen population, totaling around 142 (142) people.

Christian: 97.96%, Buddhist: 0.76%, Hindu: 0.64%, Muslim: 0.32%, Religion not stated: 0.23%, Jain: 0.05%, Sikh: 0.04%, Other religions and persuasions: 0%

The Scheduled Castes (SC) population in Chen is 0, and the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is 18.35 k (98.36%).

In Chen, 0 (0%) of the population lives in urban areas, while 18.66 k (100%) resides in rural areas.

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Chen is 45.59%, with male literacy at 47.77% and female literacy at 43.14%.

The sex ratio in Chen is 882 females for every 1000 males.

Chen population is projected to grow at an average yearly rate of around 0.84% up to 2036.