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 information the sub-district code of Khawzawl Block (CD) is 01907. Total area of khawzawl subdivision is 988 km² including 961.92 km² rural area and 26.00 km² urban area. Khawzawl subdivision has a population of 35,931 peoples, out of which urban population is 13,518 while rural population is 22,413. Khawzawl has a sex ratio of approximately 975 females for every 1,000 males. Khawzawl subdivision has a population density of 36.37 inhabitants per square kilometre. There are about 7,339 houses in the sub-district, including 2,821 urban houses and 4,518 rural houses. When it comes to literacy, 80.28% population of khawzawl subdivision is literate, out of which 81.24% males and 79.29% females are literate.

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 NameGram PanchayatNearest Town
1Aiduzawl N/A Khawzawl (49 km)
2Arro N/A Khawzawl (9 km)
3Chalrang N/A Khawzawl (30 km)
4Chawngtlai N/A Khawzawl (10 km)
5Chhawrtui N/A Khawzawl (45 km)
6Demdum N/A Khawzawl
7Dilkawn N/A Champhai (23 km)
8Dulte N/A Khawzawl (38 km)
9Hmuncheng N/A Khawzawl (15 km)
10Kawlkulh N/A Khawzawl (35 km)
11Kelkang N/A Champhai (20 km)
12Khawpuitan N/A Khawzawl (6 km)
13Khuailui N/A Khawzawl
14Khualen N/A Khawzawl (23 km)
15Lungtan N/A Khawhai (6 km)
16Melbuk N/A Champhai (18 km)
17Melhnih N/A Champhai (69 km)
18Mualkawi N/A Champhai (11 km)
19Mualzen N/A Champhai (14 km)
20Neihdawn N/A Khawzawl (10 km)
21New Chalrang N/A Khawzawl (31 km)
22Ngaizawl N/A Khawzawl (20 km)
23Pamchung N/A Champhai (69 km)
24Phunchawngzawl N/A Khawzawl
25Puilo N/A Khawzawl (35 km)
26Rabung N/A Khawzawl (40 km)
27Tlangmawi N/A Khawhai (20 km)
28Tualpui N/A Khawzawl (19 km)
29Tualte N/A Khawzawl (22 km)
30Tuipui N/A Champhai (20 km)
31Vangtlang N/A Khawhai (12 km)
32Vankal N/A Khawzawl (45 km)
33Zaupui N/A Khawzawl
34Zokhawthar 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'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

Social Structure and Density

This section gives a clear view of the social makeup of Khawzawl 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
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