Khawbung Subdivision - Champhai, Mizoram
Khawbung is an administrative subdivision in the Champhai district of Mizoram, India. It includes various villages governed through Gram Panchayats and is a key part of the district's rural administration. Khawbung is the main town for most villages within the subdivision. The nearest railway station is situated at Bhairabi, while the nearest airport is Lengpui Airport, located at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.
The total area of the subdivision is 706 km², including 705.98 km² rural area and 0.00 km² urban area. The sex ratio is approximately 977 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khawbung Subdivision
Khawbung Subdivision has a total of 25 villages. The table below includes all villages in the Subdivision, along with their Gram Panchayat and category details:
| Sl. No. | Village Name | Category | Gram Panchayat |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 2 | Bulfekzawl | Rural | Not applicable |
| 3 | Bungzung | Rural | Not applicable |
| 4 | Chawngtui E | Rural | Not applicable |
| 5 | Dungtlang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 6 | Farkawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 7 | Hruaikawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 8 | Khankawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 9 | Khawbung South | Rural | Not applicable |
| 10 | Khuangleng | Rural | Not applicable |
| 11 | Khuangthing | Rural | Not applicable |
| 12 | Leisenzo | Rural | Not applicable |
| 13 | Leithum | Rural | Not applicable |
| 14 | Lianpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 15 | New Hruaikawn | Rural | Not applicable |
| 16 | Samthang | Rural | Not applicable |
| 17 | Sazep | Rural | Not applicable |
| 18 | Sesih | Rural | Not applicable |
| 19 | Thekpui | Rural | Not applicable |
| 20 | Thekte | Rural | Not applicable |
| 21 | Vangchhia | Rural | Not applicable |
| 22 | Vanzau | Rural | Not applicable |
| 23 | Vaphai | Rural | Not applicable |
| 24 | Zawlsei | Rural | Not applicable |
| 25 | Zawngtetui | Rural | Not applicable |
Population of Khawbung Subdivision
As per the Census 2011, Khawbung Subdivision has a total population of 22,137 people, consisting of 11,195 males and 10,942 females. There are 4,479 households in the subdivision with an average population density of 31 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,137 | 22,137 | 0 |
| Male Population | 11,195 | 11,195 | 0 |
| Female Population | 10,942 | 10,942 | 0 |
| Total Households | 4,479 | 4,479 | 0 |
| Population Density | 31 / km² | 31 / km² | 0 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the subdivision has 17,743 literate people and 3,684 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 2 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 21,819 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) | 3,684 | 3,684 | 0 |
| Literate Population | 17,743 | 17,743 | 0 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,394 | 4,394 | 0 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 21,819 | 21,819 | 0 |
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.