Champhai
Champhai is a district in the Mizoram State of India. Total area of Champhai is 3,185 km² including 3,105.00 km² rural area and 80.00 km² urban area. As per 2011 stats, Champhai has a population of 1,25,745 peoples, out of which urban population is 48,529 while rural population is 77,216. Champhai has a sex ratio of approximately 983 females for every 1,000 males. The district has a population density of 39.48 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 25,520 houses in the district, including 10,068 urban houses and 15,452 rural houses. When it comes to villages, there are about 83 villages in champhai district.
The Champhai district is further divided in to Subdivisions / Blocks / PS / Community Development Blocks (C.D.Blocks) for administrative purposes. In India, the Block or C.D.Block is often the next level of administrative division after the tehsil. It is important to note that, In some states of India C.D.Blocks are equal to tehsils.
For those who don't know, the C.D.Block is a rural area earmarked for administration and development in India. The area is administered by a BDO (Block Development Officer). A C.D.Block covers several gram panchayats, local administrative unit at the village level.
Khawzawl is the largest subdivision in champhai district covering area of 987.92 km² while Khawbung is the smallest subdivision in champhai district covering area of 705.98 km². Champhai is the most populous whereas East Lungdar (Part) is the least populous subdivision in champhai district. There are 5 subdivisions in Champhai district. Here is the list of all Champhai Subdivisions / Blocks / C.D.Blocks along with area & population information.
List of CD Blocks / Subdivisions in Champhai District
# | Subdivision (CD Block) | Area (km²) | Population (2011) |
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1 | Champhai | 759 | 43,040 |
2 | East Lungdar | - | 5,907 |
3 | Khawbung | 706 | 22,137 |
4 | Khawzawl | 988 | 35,931 |
5 | Ngopa | 733 | 18,730 |
Population of Champhai District
The population of Champhai 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 Champhai, 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 |
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Total Population | 1,25,745 | 77,216 | 48,529 |
Total Male Population | 63,388 | 39,110 | 24,278 |
Total Female Population | 62,357 | 38,106 | 24,251 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,645 | 13,256 | 7,389 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,474 | 6,735 | 3,739 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 10,171 | 6,521 | 3,650 |
Literate Population | 1,00,802 | 61,022 | 39,780 |
Literate Male Population | 51,440 | 31,380 | 20,060 |
Literate Female Population | 49,362 | 29,642 | 19,720 |
Illiterate Population | 24,943 | 16,194 | 8,749 |
Illiterate Male Population | 11,948 | 7,730 | 4,218 |
Illiterate Female Population | 12,995 | 8,464 | 4,531 |
Households | 25,520 | 15,452 | 10,068 |
Social Structure and Density
This part highlights the distribution of Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) populations within Champhai. 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 |
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Total SC Population | 17 | 10 | 7 |
SC Male Population | 16 | 9 | 7 |
SC Female Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 1,23,466 | 75,747 | 47,719 |
ST Male Population | 61,954 | 38,217 | 23,737 |
ST Female Population | 61,512 | 37,530 | 23,982 |
Population Density | 39 / km² | 25 / km² | 607 / km² |