Champhai
Champhai is a Town and Subdivision in Champhai 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 information the sub-district code of Champhai Block (CD) is 01908. Total area of champhai subdivision is 759 km² including 706.67 km² rural area and 52.00 km² urban area. Champhai subdivision has a population of 43,040 peoples, out of which urban population is 32,734 while rural population is 10,306. Champhai has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females for every 1,000 males. Champhai subdivision has a population density of 56.73 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 8,711 houses in the sub-district, including 6,756 urban houses and 1,955 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.13% population of champhai subdivision is literate, out of which 80.94% males and 79.33% females are literate.
List of Villages in Champhai Subdivision
Champhai Subdivision has a total of 10 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 Champhai Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
# | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
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1 | Hnahlan | N/A | Champhai (40 km) |
2 | Khuangphah | N/A | Champhai (42 km) |
3 | Lungphunlian | N/A | Champhai (3 km) |
4 | Murlen | N/A | Champhai (41 km) |
5 | N E Diltlang | N/A | Champhai (48 km) |
6 | N Khawbung | N/A | Champhai (17 km) |
7 | Ngur | N/A | Champhai (14 km) |
8 | Tualcheng | N/A | Champhai (37 km) |
9 | Vaikhawtlang | N/A | Champhai (42 km) |
10 | Vapar | N/A | Champhai (35 km) |
Population of Champhai Subdivision
The population profile of Champhai 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 Champhai's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total Population | 43,040 | 10,306 | 32,734 |
Male Population | 21,515 | 5,250 | 16,265 |
Female Population | 21,525 | 5,056 | 16,469 |
Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,168 | 2,103 | 5,065 |
Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,660 | 1,110 | 2,550 |
Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 3,508 | 993 | 2,515 |
Literate Population | 34,490 | 7,777 | 26,713 |
Literate Male Population | 17,414 | 4,018 | 13,396 |
Literate Female Population | 17,076 | 3,759 | 13,317 |
Illiterate Population | 8,550 | 2,529 | 6,021 |
Illiterate Male Population | 4,101 | 1,232 | 2,869 |
Illiterate Female Population | 4,449 | 1,297 | 3,152 |
Total Households | 8,711 | 1,955 | 6,756 |
Social Structure and Density
This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Champhai Subdivision , highlighting how Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) are spread across both rural and urban areas. It also includes population density data, which helps us understand how closely people live together in different parts of the tehsil.
Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
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Total SC Population | 10 | 4 | 6 |
SC Male Population | 9 | 3 | 6 |
SC Female Population | 1 | 1 | N/A |
Total ST Population | 42,244 | 10,129 | 32,115 |
ST Male Population | 20,956 | 5,132 | 15,824 |
ST Female Population | 21,288 | 4,997 | 16,291 |
Population Density | 57 / km² | 15 / km² | 630 / km² |