Mizoram
Mizoram is an Indian State located in the Northeastern region of India. Mizoram state is established on 20-Feb-1987 and the capital of Mizoram is Aizawl. Mizoram is a beautiful state, known for its hilly terrain and colorful culture. It's where you can find the friendly Mizo people and enjoy their traditional dance called Cheraw. Mizoram is also famous for its delicious bamboo shoots and unique festivals like Chapchar Kut! The major cities of Mizoram include Aizawl, Lunglei, Champhai, Serchhip, Kolasib etc., while the largest city in the state is Aizawl.
As per the 2011 Census, the total area of Mizoram is 21,081 km², including 20,494.00 km² of rural area and 587.00 km² of urban area. Mizo is the official language of Mizoram, spoken by the majority of the population. Mizoram has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. As per the ISO 3166-2:IN standard, the ISO code of Mizoram is IN-MZ.
List of Districts of Mizoram
For administrative purposes, Mizoram state is further divided into districts. As per the 2011 Census, there are 8 districts in Mizoram. Here is the complete list of Mizoram districts along with area and population details.
| # | District | Area (km²) | Population (2011) | Density (/km²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aizawl | 3,576 | 4,00,309 | 111.9 |
| 2 | Champhai | 3,185 | 1,25,745 | 39.48 |
| 3 | Kolasib | 1,382 | 83,955 | 60.75 |
| 4 | Lawngtlai | 2,557 | 1,17,894 | 46.11 |
| 5 | Lunglei | 4,536 | 1,61,428 | 35.59 |
| 6 | Mamit | 3,025 | 86,364 | 28.55 |
| 7 | Saiha | 1,399 | 56,574 | 40.44 |
| 8 | Serchhip | 1,421 | 64,937 | 45.7 |
Largest & Smallest Districts
Lunglei is the largest district in Mizoram covering an area of 4536 km², while Kolasib is the smallest district covering an area of 1382 km². Aizawl is the most populous, whereas Saiha is the least populous district in Mizoram state.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest District | Lunglei | Aizawl |
| Smallest District | Kolasib | Kolasib |
Population of Mizoram
Here’s a quick overview of the population distribution in Mizoram State, based on the Census 2011 data:
- Total population of Mizoram State is 10,97,206, with around 5,55,339 males and 5,41,867 females.
- About 5,25,435 people live in rural areas, including nearly 2,69,135 males and 2,56,300 females.
- Approximately 5,71,771 people live in urban areas, including around 2,86,204 males and 2,85,567 females.
The following table provides a detailed comparison between rural, urban, and total population figures.
| Particulars | Rural | Urban | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,25,435 | 5,71,771 | 10,97,206 |
| Male Population | 2,69,135 | 2,86,204 | 5,55,339 |
| Female Population | 2,56,300 | 2,85,567 | 5,41,867 |
Households in Mizoram
Here’s a quick overview of household distribution in Mizoram State as per the Census 2011 data:
- Total number of households in Mizoram State is approximately 2,22,853.
- Out of the total, around 1,05,812 households are located in rural areas.
- Approximately 1,17,041 households are situated in urban areas.
The following table presents a simple breakdown of household counts in rural, urban, and total categories.
| Particulars | Households |
|---|---|
| Rural Households | 1,05,812 |
| Urban Households | 1,17,041 |
| Total Households | 2,22,853 |