Darlawn
Darlawn is a Town and Subdivision in Aizawl District of Mizoram. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Darlawn Block (CD) is 01902. The total area of Darlawn Subdivision is 1,037 km², which includes 1,021.48 km² of rural area and 16.00 km² of urban area. Darlawn has a sex ratio of approximately 947 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Darlawn Subdivision
Darlawn Subdivision has a total of 32 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Darlawn Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chhanchhuahna Khawpui | N/A | Darlawn (25 km) |
| 2 | E Phaileng | N/A | Darlawn (20 km) |
| 3 | Hmunnghak | N/A | Darlawn (40 km) |
| 4 | Kani | N/A | Darlawn (38 km) |
| 5 | Kepran | N/A | Darlawn (19 km) |
| 6 | Khanpui | N/A | Darlawn (30 km) |
| 7 | Khawkawi | N/A | Darlawn |
| 8 | Khawpuar | N/A | Darlawn (40 km) |
| 9 | Khawruhlian | N/A | Darlawn (40 km) |
| 10 | Lailak | N/A | Darlawn (45 km) |
| 11 | Lower Sakawrdai | N/A | Darlawn (15 km) |
| 12 | Luakchhuah | N/A | Darlawn |
| 13 | Lungsum | N/A | Darlawn (11 km) |
| 14 | N Khawdungsei | N/A | Darlawn (50 km) |
| 15 | N Serzawl | N/A | Darlawn (10 km) |
| 16 | N Tinghmun | N/A | Darlawn (35 km) |
| 17 | New Vervek | N/A | Darlawn (40 km) |
| 18 | Old Tengtawng | N/A | Darlawn |
| 19 | Old Vervek | N/A | Darlawn |
| 20 | Palsang | N/A | Darlawn (55 km) |
| 21 | Pehlawn | N/A | Darlawn (23 km) |
| 22 | Ratu | N/A | Darlawn (22 km) |
| 23 | Sailutar | N/A | Darlawn (15 km) |
| 24 | Sawleng | N/A | Darlawn (7 km) |
| 25 | Sunhluchhip | N/A | Darlawn (24 km) |
| 26 | Thingsat | N/A | Darlawn (50 km) |
| 27 | Tuirinikai | N/A | Darlawn |
| 28 | Upper Sakawrdai | N/A | Darlawn (13 km) |
| 29 | Vaitin | N/A | Darlawn (25 km) |
| 30 | Vervek | N/A | Darlawn (42 km) |
| 31 | Zohmun | N/A | Darlawn (50 km) |
| 32 | Zokhawthiang | N/A | Darlawn (34 km) |
Population of Darlawn Subdivision
The population profile of Darlawn Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Darlawn Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 26,048 | 22,279 | 3,769 |
| Male Population | 13,377 | 11,519 | 1,858 |
| Female Population | 12,671 | 10,760 | 1,911 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 4,230 | 3,696 | 534 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,212 | 1,944 | 268 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,018 | 1,752 | 266 |
| Literate Population | 20,754 | 17,696 | 3,058 |
| Literate Male Population | 10,687 | 9,174 | 1,513 |
| Literate Female Population | 10,067 | 8,522 | 1,545 |
| Illiterate Population | 5,294 | 4,583 | 711 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 2,690 | 2,345 | 345 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 2,604 | 2,238 | 366 |
| Total Households | 5,233 | 4,437 | 796 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Darlawn Subdivision is around 26,048 people. This includes 13,377 males and 12,671 females. Rural population is about 22,279 (11,519 males and 10,760 females), while urban population is nearly 3,769 (1,858 males and 1,911 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 4,230 of the population, with 2,212 boys and 2,018 girls. Rural areas have 3,696 children, and urban areas have about 534 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 20,754 literate people in Darlawn Subdivision, including 10,687 literate males and 10,067 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,696 individuals and urban literacy covers around 3,058 people.
- About 5,294 people in Darlawn Subdivision are not literate, including 2,690 males and 2,604 females. Rural areas include 4,583 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 711 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 5,233 households, with 4,437 in villages and 796 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Darlawn Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| SC Male Population | 2 | 2 | N/A |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 25,488 | 21,808 | 3,680 |
| ST Male Population | 12,991 | 11,183 | 1,808 |
| ST Female Population | 12,497 | 10,625 | 1,872 |
| Population Density | 25 / km² | 22 / km² | 236 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Darlawn Subdivision is approximately 2 people. Around 2 people live in rural parts.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Darlawn Subdivision is about 25,488 people, including 12,991 males and 12,497 females. Around 21,808 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 3,680 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 25 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 22 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 236 people per sq. km.