Tendruk/ Tendu Gewog
Tucked in the northwestern embrace of Samtse Dzongkhag, Tendruk Gewog unfolds across 132.52 square kilometers of lush, forested land, 96% of which remains cloaked in verdant greenery. Home to 4,484 resilient souls living in 893 households, the gewog thrives on the strength of its people, whose livelihoods are rooted in agriculture, livestock, and construction. Despite only 1% of the land being under cultivation, the community remains deeply committed to organic farming, focusing on cardamom as a cash crop and nurturing vegetables and cereals for sustenance. Supported by 9 irrigation schemes stretching over 18.2 km and organized into farmers’ groups and cooperatives, they harmonize traditional practices with modern efforts to boost productivity. Livestock rearing further anchors the economy, contributing to both nutrition and income. Though modest in infrastructure, with limited healthcare facilities, no secondary schools, and no tractors, the gewog ensures 100% sanitation coverage and boasts full mobile network access across its 26 villages. The presence of cultural landmarks such as lhakhangs, chortens, and a Rabdey Dratsang underscores the community’s spiritual vitality. Tendruk is a portrait of perseverance, where the land and its people work in quiet unity to shape a self-sustaining, culturally rich, and environmentally respectful way of life.
Area and location.
Tendruk Gewog is nestled in the northwestern part of Samtse Dzongkhag, spanning a total area of 132.52 square kilometers. This gewog enjoys a geographically diverse setting, sharing its borders with Norgaygang Gewog to the northwest, Namgaychholing Gewog to the east, the picturesque Haa Dzongkhag to the north, and the Indian state of West Bengal to the southwest. This unique positioning places Tendruk Gewog at a cultural and ecological crossroads between Bhutanese highlands and the Indian plains.
The region lies within a sub-tropical climatic zone, characterized by warm and humid summers, chilly winters, and occasional snowfall in the higher altitudes of the northern parts of the gewog. The annual rainfall in Tendruk varies significantly, ranging from 1,200 mm to 3,000 mm, contributing to the lush vegetation and rich biodiversity found in the area. Soil composition across the gewog is quite varied, with predominant types including brown loam, sandy loam, and clayey loam, making it suitable for diverse forms of agriculture and vegetation. This range of soil types also supports different cropping systems, influencing the livelihoods and food security of the local population.
Climate
The gewog falls in the sub-tropical zone with warm summer and cold winter with snowfall in the northern regions of the gewog. The annual rainfall of the gewog ranges from 1200 mm to 3000mm.
Types of Soil
The gewog has brown, sandy and clayey loam type of soils.
Chiwog under the Gewog:
Administratively, Tendruk Gewog is divided into five chiwogs, subdivisions that serve both electoral and developmental purposes. These are:
- Miglamthang–Thagpzosa
- Dawathang–Kuengaling
- Khengtong–Targothang
- Kachhen–Kuchhen
- Nyizergang–Tendruk
Each chiwog possesses its own distinct character, cultural identity, and landscape features, The people of Tendruk Gewog embody a spirit of resilience and deep-rooted connection to their land, channeling generations of agricultural wisdom into cultivating a way of life that is both sustainable and harmonious with nature. Amid the undulating hills, fertile valleys, and varied soils of their sub-tropical homeland, they rise with the sun, driven by a quiet determination to nurture the earth without harming it. Their hands, calloused by years of toil, turn the brown, sandy, and clayey loams into thriving plots of organic farmland where chemical fertilizers and pesticides are eschewed in favor of traditional, eco-friendly practices. Seasonal rhythms guide their work—monsoon rains revitalizing the fields, cool winter winds tempering the cycle of growth—and their dedication to organic farming stands as a testament to their vision for a healthier, more self-reliant future. Alongside crop cultivation, livestock rearing remains an essential pillar of the gewog’s rural economy. Farmers diligently rear cattle, poultry, and pigs, not only for their own sustenance but also to contribute to the local markets, embracing improved animal husbandry practices that increase productivity while maintaining animal welfare. Dairy and meat production has steadily risen, thanks to their collective effort to blend indigenous knowledge with modern techniques. With a shared commitment to community wellbeing and environmental stewardship, the people of Tendruk Gewog are forging a legacy rooted in self-sufficiency, biodiversity, and the belief that prosperity grows best when it is cultivated with care, patience, and purpose contributing to the gewog’s overall richness and diversity.
Institutions
No institutions in this Gewog.
Staff

Nima Dukpa
Tendruk Gewog Gup
gurungneema204@yahoo.com

Pema Norbu
Gewog Adm. Officer II
Tendruk GAO
pnorbu@samtse.gov.bt

Lakey Tshering
tsherang@gmail.com
Livestock Extension ES

Choni Lhamo
chonilhamo87@gmail.com
Agriculture extension ES

Dhan Bdr Gurung
Mangmi

Dorji Tshering
sonamlouse@gmail.com
CSE
Tourism
No tourist destinations in this Gewog.
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