Champhai District, Mizoram
Champhai District is an administrative district in the state of Mizoram, India. It is situated about 190 km from Aizawl, the state capital of Mizoram. The district headquarters is located at Champhai. Mizo is the main language spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 3,185 km², including 3,105.00 km² of rural area and 80.00 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Champhai District
Champhai District is divided into 2 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 62 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
Population of Champhai District
As per the Census 2011, Champhai District has a total population of 1,25,745 people, consisting of 63,388 males and 62,357 females. There are 25,520 households in the district with an average population density of 39 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,25,745 | 77,216 | 48,529 |
| Male Population | 63,388 | 39,110 | 24,278 |
| Female Population | 62,357 | 38,106 | 24,251 |
| Total Households | 25,520 | 15,452 | 10,068 |
| Population Density | 39 / km² | 25 / km² | 607 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 1,00,802 literate people and 20,645 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 17 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 1,23,466 from Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities. Detailed rural and urban data for these categories is provided below:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 20,645 | 13,256 | 7,389 |
| Literate Population | 1,00,802 | 61,022 | 39,780 |
| Illiterate Population | 24,943 | 16,194 | 8,749 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 1,23,466 | 75,747 | 47,719 |
NOTE: Population and area figures shown here are based on Census 2011. Administrative boundaries may have changed, so the figures may include combined values for areas that were reorganized later.