Bilkhawthlir

Bilkhawthlir is a Town and Subdivision in Kolasib 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 Bilkhawthlir Block (CD) is 01900. The total area of Bilkhawthlir Subdivision is 553 km², which includes 470.80 km² of rural area and 82.00 km² of urban area. Bilkhawthlir has a sex ratio of approximately 956 females per 1,000 males.

List of Villages in Bilkhawthlir Subdivision

Bilkhawthlir Subdivision has a total of 21 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 Bilkhawthlir Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.

Population of Bilkhawthlir Subdivision

The population profile of Bilkhawthlir 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 Bilkhawthlir Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Total population of Bilkhawthlir Subdivision is around 58,487 people. This includes 29,888 males and 28,599 females. Rural population is about 19,341 (9,959 males and 9,382 females), while urban population is nearly 39,146 (19,929 males and 19,217 females).
• Children aged 0–6 years make up about 9,484 of the population, with 4,810 boys and 4,674 girls. Rural areas have 3,861 children, and urban areas have about 5,623 children in this age group.
• There are approximately 45,145 literate people in Bilkhawthlir Subdivision, including 23,432 literate males and 21,713 literate females. Literacy in rural areas includes 12,900 individuals and urban literacy covers around 32,245 people.
• About 13,342 people in Bilkhawthlir Subdivision are not literate, including 6,456 males and 6,886 females. Rural areas include 6,441 non-literate people, while urban areas have nearly 6,901 individuals.
• The tehsil has around 11,695 households, with 3,759 in villages and 7,936 in towns.

Social Structure and Density

This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Bilkhawthlir 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. Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:

• Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Bilkhawthlir Subdivision is approximately 64 people, including 46 males and 18 females. Around 3 people live in rural parts. Nearly 61 people reside in urban areas.
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Bilkhawthlir Subdivision is about 49,512 people, including 24,730 males and 24,782 females. Around 15,611 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 33,901 live in towns or urban regions.
• In terms of density, overall population density is around 106 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 41 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 477 people per sq. km.