Aizawl
Aizawl is a district in the Mizoram State of India. The total area of Aizawl district is 3,576 km², which includes 3,400.00 km² of rural area and 176.00 km² of urban area. There are about 94 villages in Aizawl district.
For administrative convenience, Aizawl district is divided into Tehsils, Blocks, PS, and Community Development Blocks (C.D. Blocks). In many states, Blocks or C.D. Blocks are treated the same as tehsils, though they may have slightly different roles depending on the region.
A Community Development Block is a rural area set aside for administration and development. Each block is managed by a Block Development Officer (BDO) and includes several gram panchayats, which are the local governing bodies at the village level.
There are 5 subdivisions in Aizawl district. Here is the list of all Aizawl Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Aizawl District
| # | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aibawk | 617 | 17,128 |
| 2 | Darlawn | 1,037 | 26,048 |
| 3 | Phullen | 515 | 13,303 |
| 4 | Thingsulthliah | 874 | 32,099 |
| 5 | Tlangnuam | 533 | 3,11,731 |
Largest & Smallest Tehsils
Darlawn is the largest subdivision in aizawl district by area, while Tlangnuam (Part) is the largest by population. Phullen is the smallest subdivision in aizawl district by both area and population.
| Particulars | Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lartest Tehsil | Darlawn | Tlangnuam (Part) |
| Smallest Tehsil | Phullen | Phullen |
Population of Aizawl District
The population of Aizawl offers a clear picture of how people are spread across its villages and towns. In the sections below, you’ll find details about total population, gender-wise distribution, child population, literacy rates, social groups like SC and ST, household count, and population density. Together, this information helps understand the structure and diversity of the district.
Basic Population Details
This section covers important demographic figures of Aizawl, including the number of males and females, children aged 0–6, total households, and literacy status in rural and urban areas. These indicators highlight the human development status and help identify gaps in basic services like education and housing.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,00,309 | 85,555 | 3,14,754 |
| Total Male Population | 1,99,270 | 43,780 | 1,55,490 |
| Total Female Population | 2,01,039 | 41,775 | 1,59,264 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 52,357 | 13,178 | 39,179 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 26,450 | 6,712 | 19,738 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 25,907 | 6,466 | 19,441 |
| Literate Population | 3,40,595 | 69,775 | 2,70,820 |
| Literate Male Population | 1,69,547 | 35,914 | 1,33,633 |
| Literate Female Population | 1,71,048 | 33,861 | 1,37,187 |
| Illiterate Population | 59,714 | 15,780 | 43,934 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 29,723 | 7,866 | 21,857 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 29,991 | 7,914 | 22,077 |
| Households | 82,524 | 17,328 | 65,196 |
Here's a detailed summary of Basic Population Details of Aizawl district based on Census 2011:
- Total population of Aizawl district is 4,00,309, including 1,99,270 males and 2,01,039 females. In rural areas, it is 85,555, including 43,780 males and 41,775 females. In urban areas, it is 3,14,754, including 1,55,490 males and 1,59,264 females.
- Child population (0–6 years) in Aizawl district is 52,357, including 26,450 boys and 25,907 girls. In rural areas, it is 13,178, including 6,712 boys and 6,466 girls. In urban areas, it is 39,179, including 19,738 boys and 19,441 girls.
- Literate population in Aizawl district is around 3,40,595, including 1,69,547 males and 1,71,048 females. In rural areas, it is 69,775, including 35,914 males and 33,861 females. In urban areas, it is 2,70,820, including 1,33,633 males and 1,37,187 females.
- Illiterate population in Aizawl district is about 59,714, including 29,723 males and 29,991 females. In rural areas, it is 15,780, including 7,866 males and 7,914 females. In urban areas, it is 43,934, including 21,857 males and 22,077 females.
- There are about 82,524 households in Aizawl district, including 17,328 in rural areas and 65,196 in urban areas.
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Aizawl. It also includes data on how densely people live in rural versus urban areas. Together, these figures offer insights into community spread and the pressure on local infrastructure and services.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 627 | 46 | 581 |
| SC Male Population | 388 | 36 | 352 |
| SC Female Population | 239 | 10 | 229 |
| Total ST Population | 3,73,542 | 83,343 | 2,90,199 |
| ST Male Population | 1,82,517 | 42,249 | 1,40,268 |
| ST Female Population | 1,91,025 | 41,094 | 1,49,931 |
| Population Density | 112 / km² | 25 / km² | 1,788 / km² |
Here's a detailed summary of the social structure and population density of Aizawl district based on Census 2011:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Aizawl district is approximately 627, including 388 males and 239 females. In rural areas, it is 46, including 36 males and 10 females. In urban areas, it is 581, including 352 males and 229 females.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Aizawl district is about 3,73,542, including 1,82,517 males and 1,91,025 females. In rural areas, it is 83,343, including 42,249 males and 41,094 females. In urban areas, it is 2,90,199, including 1,40,268 males and 1,49,931 females.
- Overall population density of Aizawl district is around 112 people per km². Rural areas have about 25 people per km². Urban areas have about 1,788 people per km².