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, the sub-district code of Champhai Block (CD) is 01908. The total area of Champhai Subdivision is 759 km², which includes 706.67 km² of rural area and 52.00 km² of urban area. Champhai has a sex ratio of approximately 1000 females per 1,000 males.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Champhai Subdivision is around 43,040 people. This includes 21,515 males and 21,525 females. Rural population is about 10,306 (5,250 males and 5,056 females), while urban population is nearly 32,734 (16,265 males and 16,469 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 7,168 of the population, with 3,660 boys and 3,508 girls. Rural areas have 2,103 children, and urban areas have about 5,065 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 34,490 literate people in Champhai Subdivision, including 17,414 literate males and 17,076 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 7,777 individuals and urban literacy covers around 26,713 people.
- About 8,550 people in Champhai Subdivision are not literate, including 4,101 males and 4,449 females. Rural areas include 2,529 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,021 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 8,711 households, with 1,955 in villages and 6,756 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Champhai 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 | 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 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Champhai Subdivision is approximately 10 people, including 9 males and 1 females. Around 4 people live in rural parts. Nearly 6 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Champhai Subdivision is about 42,244 people, including 20,956 males and 21,288 females. Around 10,129 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 32,115 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 57 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 15 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 630 people per sq. km.