Chi Village
Chi Village
Chi Village is a small village in Mon district, Nagaland, India. It lies about 7 kilometers from Mon town. In 2011, 1,588 people lived in 273 families. The official language is English.
Location and basics
- Country: India; State: Nagaland; District: Mon
- Elevation: about 1,071 meters above sea level
- Coordinates: around 26.69° N, 94.992° E
- Postal code: 798621; Vehicle registration: NL-04
History (in brief)
The Chi people are said to have come from Alamkaphen Longphangphenyu, led by Ahng, and moved through several places before settling in what is now Chi Chingkhanhoa. They are considered among the oldest communities in Nagaland. A Chi saying translates to: “Chi is a village which teaches the east and advises the west.”
Demographics
- Population: 1,588 (2011 census): 776 males and 812 females
- Children aged 0-6: 238 (about 15% of the population)
- Sex ratio: 1,046 females per 1,000 males
- Child sex ratio: 983 girls per 1,000 boys
Religion
All residents are Christians, mostly Baptists. Christianity arrived in Chi in 1959, and the Chi Baptist Church was established on June 7, 1959. The church plays a central role in village life, with jubilees celebrated in 1984 (Silver) and 2009 (Golden).
Education
In 2011, Chi’s literacy rate was 63.48% (male 69.82%; female 57.49%). Educational institutions in or near Chi include:
- Wangkhao Government College
- District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) at Goching village
- Industrial Training Institute (ITI) near Wangkhao College
- Government Primary School at Papong
- Government Primary School at Chi
- Edith Douglas School, Mon
- Cornerstone School
Chi Village is part of Mon district and is governed by a Village Council headed by a Sarpanch.
This page was last edited on 1 February 2026, at 22:46 (CET).