Kolasib District, Mizoram
Kolasib District is an administrative district in the state of Mizoram, India. It is situated about 110 km from Aizawl, the state capital of Mizoram. The district headquarters is located at Kolasib. Mizo, Bengali and Hmar are the main languages spoken in the district. The district covers a total geographical area of 1,382 km², including 1,278.00 km² of rural area and 104.00 km² of urban area.
List of Subdivisions in Kolasib District
Kolasib District is divided into 2 Subdivisions for administrative and revenue purposes. In total, there are 61 villages under these subdivisions. The table below lists each subdivision along with village count and geographical area.
| Sl. No. | Subdivision | Villages | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bilkhawthlir | 39 | 552.80 |
| 2 | Thingdawl | 22 | 829.71 |
Population of Kolasib District
As per the Census 2011, Kolasib District has a total population of 83,955 people, consisting of 42,918 males and 41,037 females. There are 17,270 households in the district with an average population density of 61 people per km². The table below shows the rural and urban breakup of population and households:
| Category | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 83,955 | 37,077 | 46,878 |
| Male Population | 42,918 | 19,097 | 23,821 |
| Female Population | 41,037 | 17,980 | 23,057 |
| Total Households | 17,270 | 7,608 | 9,662 |
| Population Density | 61 / km² | 29 / km² | 451 / km² |
Beyond these basic counts, the district has 65,895 literate people and 13,482 children (0–6 years). The demographic distribution also includes 84 from Scheduled Caste (SC) and 73,609 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) | 13,482 | 6,681 | 6,801 |
| Literate Population | 65,895 | 27,270 | 38,625 |
| Illiterate Population | 18,060 | 9,807 | 8,253 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) Population | 84 | 17 | 67 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population | 73,609 | 32,582 | 41,027 |
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.