Khawzawl
Khawzawl 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 Khawzawl Block (CD) is 01907. The total area of Khawzawl Subdivision is 988 km², which includes 961.92 km² of rural area and 26.00 km² of urban area. Khawzawl has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Khawzawl Subdivision
Khawzawl Subdivision has a total of 34 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 Khawzawl Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aiduzawl | N/A | Khawzawl (49 km) |
| 2 | Arro | N/A | Khawzawl (9 km) |
| 3 | Chalrang | N/A | Khawzawl (30 km) |
| 4 | Chawngtlai | N/A | Khawzawl (10 km) |
| 5 | Chhawrtui | N/A | Khawzawl (45 km) |
| 6 | Demdum | N/A | Khawzawl |
| 7 | Dilkawn | N/A | Champhai (23 km) |
| 8 | Dulte | N/A | Khawzawl (38 km) |
| 9 | Hmuncheng | N/A | Khawzawl (15 km) |
| 10 | Kawlkulh | N/A | Khawzawl (35 km) |
| 11 | Kelkang | N/A | Champhai (20 km) |
| 12 | Khawpuitan | N/A | Khawzawl (6 km) |
| 13 | Khuailui | N/A | Khawzawl |
| 14 | Khualen | N/A | Khawzawl (23 km) |
| 15 | Lungtan | N/A | Khawhai (6 km) |
| 16 | Melbuk | N/A | Champhai (18 km) |
| 17 | Melhnih | N/A | Champhai (69 km) |
| 18 | Mualkawi | N/A | Champhai (11 km) |
| 19 | Mualzen | N/A | Champhai (14 km) |
| 20 | Neihdawn | N/A | Khawzawl (10 km) |
| 21 | New Chalrang | N/A | Khawzawl (31 km) |
| 22 | Ngaizawl | N/A | Khawzawl (20 km) |
| 23 | Pamchung | N/A | Champhai (69 km) |
| 24 | Phunchawngzawl | N/A | Khawzawl |
| 25 | Puilo | N/A | Khawzawl (35 km) |
| 26 | Rabung | N/A | Khawzawl (40 km) |
| 27 | Tlangmawi | N/A | Khawhai (20 km) |
| 28 | Tualpui | N/A | Khawzawl (19 km) |
| 29 | Tualte | N/A | Khawzawl (22 km) |
| 30 | Tuipui | N/A | Champhai (20 km) |
| 31 | Vangtlang | N/A | Khawhai (12 km) |
| 32 | Vankal | N/A | Khawzawl (45 km) |
| 33 | Zaupui | N/A | Khawzawl |
| 34 | Zokhawthar | N/A | Champhai (33 km) |
Population of Khawzawl Subdivision
The population profile of Khawzawl 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 Khawzawl 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 | 35,931 | 22,413 | 13,518 |
| Male Population | 18,192 | 11,313 | 6,879 |
| Female Population | 17,739 | 11,100 | 6,639 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 5,831 | 3,756 | 2,075 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,961 | 1,895 | 1,066 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 2,870 | 1,861 | 1,009 |
| Literate Population | 28,846 | 17,770 | 11,076 |
| Literate Male Population | 14,780 | 9,106 | 5,674 |
| Literate Female Population | 14,066 | 8,664 | 5,402 |
| Illiterate Population | 7,085 | 4,643 | 2,442 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 3,412 | 2,207 | 1,205 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 3,673 | 2,436 | 1,237 |
| Total Households | 7,339 | 4,518 | 2,821 |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population of Khawzawl Subdivision is around 35,931 people. This includes 18,192 males and 17,739 females. Rural population is about 22,413 (11,313 males and 11,100 females), while urban population is nearly 13,518 (6,879 males and 6,639 females).
- Children aged 0–6 years make up about 5,831 of the population, with 2,961 boys and 2,870 girls. Rural areas have 3,756 children, and urban areas have about 2,075 children in this age group.
- There are approximately 28,846 literate people in Khawzawl Subdivision, including 14,780 literate males and 14,066 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 17,770 individuals and urban literacy covers around 11,076 people.
- About 7,085 people in Khawzawl Subdivision are not literate, including 3,412 males and 3,673 females. Rural areas include 4,643 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 2,442 individuals.
- The tehsil has around 7,339 households, with 4,518 in villages and 2,821 in towns.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Khawzawl 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 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SC Male Population | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SC Female Population | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total ST Population | 35,385 | 22,027 | 13,358 |
| ST Male Population | 17,888 | 11,094 | 6,794 |
| ST Female Population | 17,497 | 10,933 | 6,564 |
| Population Density | 36 / km² | 23 / km² | 520 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Khawzawl Subdivision is approximately 2 people. Around 1 people live in rural parts. Nearly 1 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Khawzawl Subdivision is about 35,385 people, including 17,888 males and 17,497 females. Around 22,027 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 13,358 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 36 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 23 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 520 people per sq. km.