Chingmelen is an inhabited village in Sotokur Sub-district of Tuensang district, Nagaland. Its Census village code is 267958 and the Census 2011 record lists 1,993 people in 318 households. The local references include Sangsangnyu CD Block and the nearest town reference is Tuensang at about 15 km.
In short:
Chingmelen is a village in Sotokur Sub-district, Tuensang district, Nagaland, India. The available record shows Census village code 267958 and 1,993 people in 318 households.
Village Code267958
Population1,993
Households318
Nearest TownTuensang
Detailed village profile
Chingmelen at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,993 people and Tuensang as the nearest town reference for Chingmelen, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Chingmelen falls under Sotokur Sub-district in Tuensang district, Nagaland.
The Census village code is 267958.
The record lists 1,993 people living in 318 households.
Area is listed as 0 and is treated as not reported on this page.
The nearest town named in the record is Tuensang.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
Before You Use This Data
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
Village
Chingmelen
Census Village Code
267958
State
Nagaland
State Census Code
13
District
Tuensang
District Census Code
267
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Sotokur
Sub-district Census Code
01820
CD Block
Sangsangnyu
Households
318
Population
1,993
Male Population
972
Female Population
1,021
Sex Ratio
1,050.41
Nearest Town
Tuensang
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Average Household Size6.27 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share0%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share99.75%
Shown from the village record.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Chingmelen in the official administrative record. Census village code 267958 and Sangsangnyu CD Block.
State Census Code
13
District Census Code
267
Sub-district Census Code
01820
Village Census Code
267958
CD Block Code
0038
CD Block Name
Sangsangnyu
Location and Distance
Tuensang is the nearest town listed for Chingmelen, about 15 km away. Tuensang is listed as the district headquarters at about 15 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Sotokur
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
13 km
District Headquarter
Tuensang
Distance from District Headquarter
15 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Tuensang
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Tuensang
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Tuensang
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,993 people in 318 households, with 972 male residents and 1,021 female residents. The average household size is 6.27, and SC share is 0% and ST share is 99.75% for Chingmelen.
Total Households
318
Total Population
1,993
Male Population
972
Female Population
1,021
Sex Ratio
1,050.41
Average Household Size
6.27
ST Population
1,988
ST Male Population
968
ST Female Population
1,020
ST Population Share
99.75
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Chingmelen list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
This section covers drinking-water sources, sanitation, drainage and waste-related fields reported for Chingmelen.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Uncovered Well
Available
Uncovered Well Functions All Year
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Kutcha Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Chingmelen include mobile phone coverage and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Private Bus Service
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Chingmelen include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Sports Field
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Chingmelen is reported as 10 hours per day in summer and 4 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
Power Supply For Domestic Use
Available
Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
10 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
4 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Chingmelen show that reported agricultural commodities include Maize, Paddy and Gingers. These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Maize
Handicrafts Commodities First
Bamboo Basket
Agricultural Commodities Second
Paddy
Handicrafts Commodities Second
Traditional Shawls
Agricultural Commodities Third
Gingers
Handicrafts Commodities Third
Bamboo Craft
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
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Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.